Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Paul Krekorian is a member of the Los Angeles City Council, where he serves as the chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee.

Paul graduated from Reseda’s Cleveland High School before earning his B.A. in political science from the University of Southern California and a law degree from UC Berkeley. Upon graduating, he spent two decades practicing business, entertainment, and property litigation, while also devoting his time to reduce domestic and gang violence.

In 2006, Paul was elected to the California State Assembly, representing the 43rd District working to increase government accountability and transparency as co-chair of the Legislative Ethics Committee. In Sacramento, Paul worked on landmark legislation to improve the environment and authored the state’s first successful film and television production tax incentive, which stemmed the tide of runaway production and secured thousands of jobs.

In 2009, Paul won a seat on the Los Angeles City Council, where he has continued to advocate for public safety, open space and a dedication to providing the city’s core services.  Less than two years into his tenure, he was tapped to lead the important Budget and Finance Committee and has worked to improve the basic financial structure of the city of Los Angeles.

Paul lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife and three children.

For more information, check his Wikipedia page or follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@PaulKrekorian).