Ernani Bernardi | |
|---|---|
 Bernardi in 1986 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district | |
| In office June 1, 1961 – July 1, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Corman |
| Succeeded by | Richard Alarcon |
| Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1977 – June 30, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Joan Milke Flores |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1911 Standard, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 2006 (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Independent (1993) |
| Spouses | Lucille May Sawasky
(m. 1933; died 1993) Eve Troutman (m. 2001) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Detroit |
| Occupation | Big band musician |
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.