Kenneth Mejia | |
|---|---|
 Mejia in 2022 | |
| 20th City Controller of Los Angeles | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Karen Bass |
| Preceded by | Ron Galperin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1990 Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
| 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 |
Kenneth Mejia (born November 7, 1990)[2] 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.[3][4][5]
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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- ^ Stack, Liam (August 1, 2018). "Green Party, Eyeing the 2020 Presidential Race, Prepares for the Midterms". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 10, 2022.