Ernani Bernardi

Ernani Bernardi (October 29, 1911 – January 4, 2006) was a big band musician and politician. Bernardi served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1961 to 1993, representing 7th district and becoming the second longest-serving council member in the history of the city. Prior to entering politics, Bernardi was the musical arranger for two of the mid-20th century's most popular dance melodies.

Ernani Bernardi
Bernardi in 1989
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district
In office
June 1, 1961  July 1, 1993
Preceded byJames C. Corman
Succeeded byRichard Alarcon
Assistant President Pro Tempore of the
Los Angeles City Council
In office
July 1, 1977  June 30, 1989
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJoan Milke Flores
Personal details
Born(1911-10-29)October 29, 1911
Standard, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2006(2006-01-04) (aged 94)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Independent (1993)
Spouses
Lucille May Sawasky
(m. 1933; died 1993)
    Eve Troutman
    (m. 2001)
    Children4
    EducationUniversity of Detroit
    OccupationBig band musician
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