Ron Galperin
| Ron Galperin | |
|---|---|
| City Controller of Los Angeles | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2013 | |
| Mayor | Eric Garcetti |
| Preceded by | Wendy Greuel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Zach Shapiro |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis Loyola Law School |
| Profession | Politician Lawyer |
| Religion | Judaism |
Ron Shalom Galperin is an American politician and lawyer. He is City Controller of Los Angeles, and took office on July 1, 2013.[1] He defeated three-term LA city councilman, Dennis Zine and is the first openly gay person elected to a city-wide position in Los Angeles.[2]
Galperin attended Washington University in St. Louis for his undergraduate degree and Loyola Law School for his law degree (J.D.).[3] Galperin was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 12, 1994.[3]
Personal life
He is married to Zach Shapiro, the rabbi of Temple Akiba in Culver City.[2]
References
- ↑ Ron Galperin - official website
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Times of Israel: "Los Angeles’ Jewish Electoral Sweep" by Pini Herman May 23, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ron Shalom Galperin - #174373". Attorney Search. The State Bar of California.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Wendy Greuel |
Los Angeles City Controller 2013–Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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