Richard Bloom
| Richard Bloom | |
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Bloom speaking before committee
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 50th district |
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Assumed office December 3, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Betsy Butler |
| Mayor of Santa Monica | |
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In office December 2010 – December 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Terry O'Day |
| Succeeded by | Gleam Davis |
| Member of the Santa Monica City Council | |
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In office 1999–2012 |
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| Personal details | |
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June 22, 1953 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Robbie Black |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Santa Monica, California |
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University of California, Berkeley (BA) Loyola Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Website | www |
Richard Hershel Bloom (born June 22, 1953) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 50th Assembly District, which encompasses West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Agoura Hills, Malibu, Topanga, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park, and Hollywood.
Bloom is a member of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, he was Mayor of Santa Monica and served on the Santa Monica City Council for 13 years.
Bloom grew up in Altadena and West Los Angeles and attended Fairfax High School, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Loyola Law School. He holds a B.A. in Communication and Public Policy and a Juris Doctor degree.
First elected in 1999, Bloom served on the Santa Monica City Council for 13 years, serving as mayor three times and mayor pro tempore twice. Bloom also served as Chair of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission.
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