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Felipe Fuentes
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Felipe Fuentes (born May 25, 1971) is an American lobbyist and former Democratic politician and businessman from the San Fernando Valley in the U.S. state of California, formerly a member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 7th district. Fuentes resigned his seat on the Los Angeles City Council 10 months before the end of the term in order to start working as a lobbyist.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 7th district, Preceded by ...
Felipe Fuentes | |
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![]() Fuentes in 2016 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 7th district | |
In office July 1, 2013 – September 11, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Richard Alarcon |
Succeeded by | Monica Rodriguez |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
In office May 25, 2007 – November 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Richard Alarcón |
Succeeded by | Raul Bocanegra |
Personal details | |
Born | (1971-05-25) May 25, 1971 (age 53) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lena Fuentes |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Sylmar, California |
Alma mater | Pepperdine University University of California, Los Angeles |
Profession | Businessman |
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Fuentes won election to the California State Assembly for the 39th district on a May 15, 2007 special election. He slightly exceeded the 50%+1 margin needed to avoid a runoff. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Fuentes served as Chief of Staff to then Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla.