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Encyclopedia > Robert Hertzberg

Robert Hertzberg
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Order: Speaker of the California State Assembly
Term of Office: April 13, 2000–February 6, 2002
Predecessor: Antonio Villaraigosa
Successor: Herb Wesson
Date of Birth: November 19, 1954
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
First Lady: Cynthia Telles
Profession: Attorney
Political Party: Democrat

Robert Myles Hertzberg was born on November 19, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, was an attorney and businessman, and sat in the California State Assembly from 1996-2002. In 2000 he was elected Speaker of the State Assembly, and sought the office of Mayor of Los Angeles in 2005 but lost. During his term as an Assemblymember, Hertzberg created the San Fernando Valley High School Commission, providing young people an opportunity to get involved in the political process. This is a list of Speakers of the California State Assembly. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Antonio Ramon Villaraigosa (born January 23, 1953) is the current mayor of Los Angeles, California. ... -1... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... First Lady is an unofficial term that is sometimes applied to the female spouse of a male head of state or head of government. ... For information on the type of fish called Lawyer, see the article on Burbot. ... Political parties in the United States lists political parties in the United States. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The California State Assembly chamber California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This is a list of mayors of Los Angeles, California. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


During his time in the Assembly, Hertzberg helped open up discussion with local business leaders, cut 1.5 billion dollars in taxes, spent 475 million dollars on revamping public education, spent much needed money on fixing public transportation, and co-sponsored the legislation creating CLEAR, an anti-gang program. This article is about general United States currency. ...


External links

  • Official Website
  • Bob Hertzberg Political History


Preceded by:
Antonio Villaraigosa		 Speaker of the California State Assembly
April 13, 2000–February 6, 2002		 Succeeded by:
Herb Wesson
Speakers of the California State Assembly Seal of the California State Assembly
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Persondata
NAME Hertzberg, Robert
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Bob
SHORT DESCRIPTION Member of the California State Assembly, 1996–2002.
DATE OF BIRTH November 19, 1954
PLACE OF BIRTH Los Angeles, California, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH

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