Felipe Fuentes | |
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 Fuentes in 2013 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 7th district | |
| In office July 1, 2013 – September 11, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Alarcon |
| Succeeded by | Monica Rodriguez |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office May 25, 2007 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Alarcon |
| Succeeded by | Raul Bocanegra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felipe J. Fuentes III May 25, 1971 Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lena Wu Fuentes |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Sylmar, California |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University University of California, Los Angeles |
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Felipe J. Fuentes III (born May 25, 1971) is an American lobbyist, former politician, and businessman who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district from 2013 until his resignation in 2016. Prior to serving on the Los Angeles City Council, Felipe Fuentes was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 39th district from 2007 until 2010.
Starting his political career as a staffer for then-Councilmember Alex Padilla, Fuentes initially attempted a run for Padilla's city council seat in 2007. However, he withdrew in favor of Richard Alarcon, who won the seat. That same year, Fuentes was elected to Alarcon's vacated seat in the State Assembly. After being termed out of the Assembly, he successfully ran for City Council in 2013. Despite his win, Fuentes served only a partial term, resigning in 2016 to become a lobbyist.