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Ruth Galanter | |
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 Galanter in 1992 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office July 1, 1987 – June 30, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Russell |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cardenas |
| President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Wachs |
| Succeeded by | Mark Ridley-Thomas |
| Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Hernandez |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Svorinich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 (age 82–83) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan Yale University |
| Occupation | Environmentalist, politician, consultant |
Ruth Galanter (born c. 1941) is an American politician, environmentalist and consultant with a background in urban planning. She served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1987 to 2003.[1]
She is known for supporting "slow growth" policies on the city's Westside and elsewhere. She was the victim of a knife attack in an attempted home robbery that left her severely wounded.[2]
She now has her own consulting business.
- ^ "Meet Ruth Galanter". Playa Vista. 2016-12-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Drug Addict Describes Knife Attack on Councilwoman". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2021-06-05.