Robert J. Blumenfield (born September 13, 1967) is an

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elected official in

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. Blumenfield is the

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member for the 3rd Council District which encompasses the southwestern

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neighborhoods of Los Angeles, including

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, Reseda, Tarzana, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. Blumenfield took office on July 1, 2013. Blumenfield previously represented the 45th district in the

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, which also covers the southwestern San Fernando Valley.

Early life and education

Blumenfield was born on September 13, 1967. He is a graduate of

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and the

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. From 1989 to 1996, he worked in Washington, D.C., as a staff person to Senator

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, Congressman

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and as staff designee to the

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. He later worked as Director of Government Affairs for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and then as District Chief of Staff to Congressman Berman in the

Political career

California State Assembly

Blumenfield took office as a member the California State Assembly in 2008 after defeating Republican candidate Armineh Chelebian in the general election. During his time in the Assembly, Blumenfield represented the San Fernando Valley in District 40 and, following redistricting in 2012, District 45. He served as the chair of the Budget Committee.

Los Angeles City Council

Blumenfield was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in March, 2013. He represents the 3rd Council District, which spans the northwest portion of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, including the communities of Canoga Park, Reseda, Tarzana, Winnetka and Woodland Hills.

Personal life

Blumenfield currently lives in Woodland Hills with his wife Kafi and their two children.

References

External links

Council website

Official Facebook Page

Official Twitter
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