London Breed
| London Breed | |
|---|---|
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Christina Olague |
| Personal details | |
| Born | San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Occupation | Politician |
London Breed (born 1974) is an American politician currently serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 5.[1]
Breed was raised by her grandmother in public housing in the Western Addition.[2] She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California Davis in 1997 and a master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco in 2012.[3]
In 2002, London became the Executive Director of the African American Art & Culture Complex,[1] where she raised over $2.5 million to renovate the Complex's 34,000 square foot space, including an art gallery, theater space, and a recording studio.[2]
Breed was named to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission in 2004. In 2010, Mayor Gavin Newsom appointed her to the San Francisco Fire Commission.[2]
In November 2012, Breed was elected to the District 5 supervisor seat after she defeated incumbent Christina Olague, who had been appointed to that seat by Mayor Ed Lee.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lagos, Marisa (December 26, 2012). "London Breed's emphasis: kids' lives". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Board of Supervisors - London Breed bio
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nevius, C.W. (November 10, 2012). "London Breed is S.F.'s election shocker". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
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