Ruth Galanter
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.
Ruth Galanter | |
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Galanter in 2006 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office 1987–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Russell |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cardenas |
| President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office April 17, 2001 – July 4, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | John Ferraro |
| Succeeded by | Alex Padilla |
| President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Wachs |
| Succeeded by | Mark Ridley-Thomas |
| Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – April 17, 2001 | |
| 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 |
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.
She now has her own consulting business.
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