Kenneth Mejia
Kenneth Mejia (born November 7, 1990) is an American activist, accountant, and politician, serving as the City Controller of Los Angeles since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party and a former Green Party member, Mejia was a three-time candidate for the United States House of Representatives in California's 34th congressional district, prior to his candidacy and subsequent election as City Controller in 2022.
Kenneth Mejia | |
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Mejia in 2022 | |
| 20th City Controller of Los Angeles | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Karen Bass |
| Preceded by | Ron Galperin |
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| Born | November 7, 1990 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 2017; 2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Green (2017–2021) |
| Alma mater | Woodbury University (BS) |
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant |
| Website | https://controller.lacity.gov |
Elected to succeed Ron Galperin, Mejia is the first Filipino American elected official in the city of Los Angeles, the first Asian American elected to a citywide office, the youngest, and the first person of color to hold the position of City Controller in over a century.
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