jdraiman's Instablog Yehuda “YJ” Draiman - Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles 2013 YJ Draiman is the lead elected official for the Northridge East Neighborhood Council – NENC, he is also the liaison between the NENC and LADWP. As an Energy Efficiency Advocate YJ Draiman is known for his advancement in implementing Energy efficiency, Renewable energy and Water conservation in the Los Angeles Area. YJ Draiman is promoting his platform of Made in America to bring back to the city of Los Angeles a strong industrial base, increase employment, strengthen education and reduce government and implement fiscal responsibility. YJ Draiman ran for Los Angeles City Council in 2009. He was sworn in as an elected member of NENC, Los Angeles in April 2010 and was re-elected in 2012. YJ Draiman brings to the NENC Office a unique combination of government, business and community leadership experience. He is also a member of The Northridge Vision Committee. YJ Draiman is a former Real Estate developer with over 20 year’s experience; he has worked extensively in gentrifying neighborhoods. YJ Draiman has vast experience in the deregulation of Utilities and implementing energy and water conservation. He is an Energy Efficiency expert for over 25 years as well as an Alternative Energy authority and a Telecommunications auditor. YJ Draiman has been working in the Energy and the Utility markets for over 20 years. In January 1996 he was asked to run for U.S. Senate, but he declined. YJ Draiman is currently working on his PHD in energy conservation. YJ Draiman participated with the Utility Commission in protecting citizens from increased tariffs, where he championed projects offering opportunities for job creation, economic development, and social services for the less fortunate. YJ Draiman lives in Northridge and is married to Miriam Draiman. They have two sons, David who is a professional singer with a popular rock band "Disturbed" and Benjamin who is a clinical researcher as well as vocalist/musician. jdraiman http://seekingalpha.com/user/204544/instablog YJ Draiman LA's Primary Mayoral Candidate Endorses Eric Garcetti For Mayor Of Los Angeles 2013 http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/204544-jdraiman/1701761-yj-draiman-la-s-primary-mayoral-candidate-endorses-eric-garcetti-for-mayor-of-los-angeles-2013?source=feed 1701761

Left to right Eric Garcetti, YJ Draiman

March 28, 2013 - 8 pm

Press release

YJ Draiman LA's Primary Mayoral Candidate endorses Eric Garcetti for Mayor of Los Angeles 2013

Runoff elections to be held on May 21, 2013

Draiman encourages everyone to vote for Eric Garcetti

Other endorsements of Eric Garcetti for Mayor of Los Angeles by LA's Primary Mayoral Candidates are: Jan Perry and Emanuel Pleitez

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Left to right Eric Garcetti, YJ Draiman

March 28, 2013 - 8 pm

Press release

YJ Draiman LA's Primary Mayoral Candidate endorses Eric Garcetti for Mayor of Los Angeles 2013

Runoff elections to be held on May 21, 2013

Draiman encourages everyone to vote for Eric Garcetti

Other endorsements of Eric Garcetti for Mayor of Los Angeles by LA's Primary Mayoral Candidates are: Jan Perry and Emanuel Pleitez

]]> Complaining And Blame Will Not Fix The Problems.- YJ Draiman http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/204544-jdraiman/1679721-complaining-and-blame-will-not-fix-the-problems-yj-draiman?source=feed 1679721

Complaining and blame will not fix the problems.

What I want to hear is, what people think will fix the problems.

My take on it is; "Made in the USA", we must stop out-sourcing jobs, manufacturing and services outside the United States.

Instead of stimulus to big corporations, give incentive to small businesses, this will create jobs which will increase revenues to the government and take people of government subsidy. The current path will deteriorate the economy even further.

We have the men-power, technology and innovation, let us take the bull by the horn and start in that direction. While we are at this approach, let us develop our natural resources and have a uniform language to create an efficient production; communication is a key ingredient to prosperity.

It is imperative that we balance the economic necessity versus the environment and reduce waste.

We must use our voting power to elect good representatives in government, the masses outnumber the special interests, by voting, we can take back our government.

YJ Draiman

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Complaining and blame will not fix the problems.

What I want to hear is, what people think will fix the problems.

My take on it is; "Made in the USA", we must stop out-sourcing jobs, manufacturing and services outside the United States.

Instead of stimulus to big corporations, give incentive to small businesses, this will create jobs which will increase revenues to the government and take people of government subsidy. The current path will deteriorate the economy even further.

We have the men-power, technology and innovation, let us take the bull by the horn and start in that direction. While we are at this approach, let us develop our natural resources and have a uniform language to create an efficient production; communication is a key ingredient to prosperity.

It is imperative that we balance the economic necessity versus the environment and reduce waste.

We must use our voting power to elect good representatives in government, the masses outnumber the special interests, by voting, we can take back our government.

YJ Draiman

]]> Which Of The Two LA Mayoral Candidates Deserves To Be The Mayor In 2013 - Draiman http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/204544-jdraiman/1659061-which-of-the-two-la-mayoral-candidates-deserves-to-be-the-mayor-in-2013-draiman?source=feed 1659061

Which of the two LA Mayoral candidates deserves to be the mayor in 2013

The candidate that deserves to win is the one that has the people of Los Angeles interest at heart.

The candidate that can unify the City in a common goal for transparency and sincerely promote the city to the business world.

The candidate that can encompass the various factions within the city for a coalition government of all the parties, thereby representing all the people of Los Angeles.

The candidate that instills hope and confidence in the voters that his administration will improve the city's financial and economic condition.

Do you think any of the run-off candidates has what it takes to do that?

YJ Draiman

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Which of the two LA Mayoral candidates deserves to be the mayor in 2013

The candidate that deserves to win is the one that has the people of Los Angeles interest at heart.

The candidate that can unify the City in a common goal for transparency and sincerely promote the city to the business world.

The candidate that can encompass the various factions within the city for a coalition government of all the parties, thereby representing all the people of Los Angeles.

The candidate that instills hope and confidence in the voters that his administration will improve the city's financial and economic condition.

Do you think any of the run-off candidates has what it takes to do that?

YJ Draiman

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Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

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LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 - 8 CERTIFIED MAYORAL CANDIDATES - March 5, 2013 - YJ Draiman

LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION March 5, 2013

Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

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Candidate's Name: Jan Perry Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 3605 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 Daytime Phone: (562) 427-2100 Ext. 206 Campaign Headquarters Address: 3111 Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (213) 613-1284 Fax Number: (213) 626-1574
Website Address: janperry.com
E-mail Address: janperry@janperry.com Candidate Representative: Eric Hacopian Representative's Telephone Number: (323) 428-1351 (213) 613-1284
Candidate's Name: Emanuel Alberto Pleitez Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 3168 Warwick Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032 Daytime Phone: (323) 228-3914 Campaign Headquarters Address: 1972 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (323) 269-2886
Website Address: pleitezforla.com
E-mail Address: info@pleitezforla.com Candidate Representative: John Piotrowski Representative's Telephone Number: (213) 290-2362
Candidate's Name: Eric Garcetti Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 22647 Ventura Blvd., #301 Los Angeles, CA 91364 LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS March 5, 2013 Page 2 of 20
Daytime Phone: (213) 373-3742 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: (323) 417-5022
Website Address: ericgarcetti.com
E-mail Address: info@ericgarcetti.com Candidate Representative: Bill Carrick Representative's Telephone Number: (213) 373-3743
Candidate's Name: Wendy J. Greuel Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: P.O. Box 492001 Los Angeles, CA 90049 Daytime Phone: (818) 732-1127 Campaign Headquarters Address: 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. 315 Van Nuys, CA 91406 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: (310) 861-0642
Website Address: wendygreuel.org
E-mail Address: campaign@wendygreuel.org Candidate Representative: Rose Kapolczynski Representative's Telephone Number: (323) 254-5700
Candidate's Name: Addie M. Miller Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: P.O. Box 79271 Los Angeles, CA 90079 Daytime Phone: (213) 325-1717 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same
Website Address: addiemiller.us
E-mail Address: addiemiller@att.net
Candidate's Name: Kevin James Candidate's Video: Play Video Video Transcript: View Transcript Mailing Address: 8323 Kirkwood Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Daytime Phone: (323) 650-8505 Campaign Headquarters Address: 13743 Ventura Blvd., #360 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (818) 905-5420 Fax Number: (818) 905-5403
Website Address: kevinjamesformayor.com
E-mail Address: Kevin@kevinjamesformayor.com LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS March 5, 2013 Page 3 of 20
Candidate Representative: Tim Lineberger Representative's Telephone Number: (714) 875-4974
Candidate's Name: Norton Sandler Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 4025 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90062 Daytime Phone: (323) 295-2600 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same
E-mail Address: Laswp@sbcglobal.net
Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

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Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

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LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 - 8 CERTIFIED MAYORAL CANDIDATES - March 5, 2013 - YJ Draiman

LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION March 5, 2013

Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

http://www.smartvoter.org/2013/03/05/ca/la/vote/draiman_y/

http://bit.ly/draimanformayor2013 youtube

http://yjdraimanformayor.org


Candidate's Name: Jan Perry Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 3605 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 Daytime Phone: (562) 427-2100 Ext. 206 Campaign Headquarters Address: 3111 Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (213) 613-1284 Fax Number: (213) 626-1574
Website Address: janperry.com
E-mail Address: janperry@janperry.com Candidate Representative: Eric Hacopian Representative's Telephone Number: (323) 428-1351 (213) 613-1284
Candidate's Name: Emanuel Alberto Pleitez Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 3168 Warwick Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032 Daytime Phone: (323) 228-3914 Campaign Headquarters Address: 1972 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (323) 269-2886
Website Address: pleitezforla.com
E-mail Address: info@pleitezforla.com Candidate Representative: John Piotrowski Representative's Telephone Number: (213) 290-2362
Candidate's Name: Eric Garcetti Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 22647 Ventura Blvd., #301 Los Angeles, CA 91364 LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS March 5, 2013 Page 2 of 20
Daytime Phone: (213) 373-3742 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: (323) 417-5022
Website Address: ericgarcetti.com
E-mail Address: info@ericgarcetti.com Candidate Representative: Bill Carrick Representative's Telephone Number: (213) 373-3743
Candidate's Name: Wendy J. Greuel Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: P.O. Box 492001 Los Angeles, CA 90049 Daytime Phone: (818) 732-1127 Campaign Headquarters Address: 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. 315 Van Nuys, CA 91406 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: (310) 861-0642
Website Address: wendygreuel.org
E-mail Address: campaign@wendygreuel.org Candidate Representative: Rose Kapolczynski Representative's Telephone Number: (323) 254-5700
Candidate's Name: Addie M. Miller Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: P.O. Box 79271 Los Angeles, CA 90079 Daytime Phone: (213) 325-1717 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same
Website Address: addiemiller.us
E-mail Address: addiemiller@att.net
Candidate's Name: Kevin James Candidate's Video: Play Video Video Transcript: View Transcript Mailing Address: 8323 Kirkwood Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Daytime Phone: (323) 650-8505 Campaign Headquarters Address: 13743 Ventura Blvd., #360 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: (818) 905-5420 Fax Number: (818) 905-5403
Website Address: kevinjamesformayor.com
E-mail Address: Kevin@kevinjamesformayor.com LOS ANGELES CITY ELECTIONS 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS March 5, 2013 Page 3 of 20
Candidate Representative: Tim Lineberger Representative's Telephone Number: (714) 875-4974
Candidate's Name: Norton Sandler Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 4025 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90062 Daytime Phone: (323) 295-2600 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same
E-mail Address: Laswp@sbcglobal.net
Candidate's Name: Yehuda "YJ" Draiman Candidate's Video: No Video Provided Video Transcript: No Transcript Available Mailing Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Unit 274 Northridge, CA 91324 Daytime Phone: (818) 366-6999 Campaign Headquarters Address: Same Campaign Headquarters Telephone Number: Same Fax Number: Same
Website Address: yjdraimanformayor.org
E-mail Address: yjdraimanformayor@yjdraiman.org Candidate Representative: Miriam Draiman Representative's Telephone Number: Same

http://www.smartvoter.org/2013/03/05/ca/la/vote/draiman_y/

http://bit.ly/draimanformayor2013 youtube

http://yjdraimanformayor.org

http://clerk.lacity.org/stellent/groups/departments/@clerk_elections_contributor/documents/contributor_web_content/lacityp_024172.pdf

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]]> My Name Is YJ Draiman I Am One Of The Candidates Running For Mayor Of Los Angeles http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/204544-jdraiman/1614511-my-name-is-yj-draiman-i-am-one-of-the-candidates-running-for-mayor-of-los-angeles?source=feed 1614511

My name is YJ Draiman I am one of the candidates running for mayor of Los Angeles

Do you want LA to follow Detroit? Be carful whom you vote for as the next mayor of Los Angeles

When millions of dollars are spent by Unions to support a specific Mayoral Candidate in LA, it is time to question the candidate's loyalty to the people.

Our city is in dire financial crisis, our economy is in shambles, businesses and people are leaving the city in droves. Sounds familiar? - This is what is happening in Detroit. Do you want the same to be repeated in Los Angeles?

The Odor of Favoritism, Monopoly and Union Pressure is raising a Stink in LA politics.

Candidates courting Union money for their campaign coffers are costing taxpayers jobs and higher rates for city services. Let us address what is rotten in Los Angeles politics when many of the office-seeking candidates raised campaign funds through backroom politics and cronyism rather than looking out for their constituency.

We want to get the word out that the public trust is being manipulated, and this will be another cause in advancing the city of Los Angeles to Municipal Bankruptcy and total economic collapse.

Let the people vote for the independent candidate whose allegiance is to the people of Los Angeles and not the special interests.

My goal is to rejuvenate the business community in Los Angeles, aggressively go after new businesses and make Los Angeles the World Capital of Renewable Energy and more …

It is government by the people for the people and not just the special interest groups who can afford to buy the government.

Let us all vote and take back our government.

"Voter apathy was, and will remain the greatest threat to democracy."

Do you want to make a change for the better in Los Angeles

Vote for me, thank you I am "YJ Draiman"

Check out my website to learn more about me and what I stand for at: www.YJDraimanForMayor.org

Where there is discord, may we bring harmony; where there is error, may we bring truth; where there is doubt, may we bring faith; and where there is despair, may we bring hope.

Angelenos "There is work to be done."

http://www.smartvoter.org/2013/03/05/ca/la/vote/draiman_y/

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http://yjdraimanformayor.org

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My name is YJ Draiman I am one of the candidates running for mayor of Los Angeles

Do you want LA to follow Detroit? Be carful whom you vote for as the next mayor of Los Angeles

When millions of dollars are spent by Unions to support a specific Mayoral Candidate in LA, it is time to question the candidate's loyalty to the people.

Our city is in dire financial crisis, our economy is in shambles, businesses and people are leaving the city in droves. Sounds familiar? - This is what is happening in Detroit. Do you want the same to be repeated in Los Angeles?

The Odor of Favoritism, Monopoly and Union Pressure is raising a Stink in LA politics.

Candidates courting Union money for their campaign coffers are costing taxpayers jobs and higher rates for city services. Let us address what is rotten in Los Angeles politics when many of the office-seeking candidates raised campaign funds through backroom politics and cronyism rather than looking out for their constituency.

We want to get the word out that the public trust is being manipulated, and this will be another cause in advancing the city of Los Angeles to Municipal Bankruptcy and total economic collapse.

Let the people vote for the independent candidate whose allegiance is to the people of Los Angeles and not the special interests.

My goal is to rejuvenate the business community in Los Angeles, aggressively go after new businesses and make Los Angeles the World Capital of Renewable Energy and more …

It is government by the people for the people and not just the special interest groups who can afford to buy the government.

Let us all vote and take back our government.

"Voter apathy was, and will remain the greatest threat to democracy."

Do you want to make a change for the better in Los Angeles

Vote for me, thank you I am "YJ Draiman"

Check out my website to learn more about me and what I stand for at: www.YJDraimanForMayor.org

Where there is discord, may we bring harmony; where there is error, may we bring truth; where there is doubt, may we bring faith; and where there is despair, may we bring hope.

Angelenos "There is work to be done."

http://www.smartvoter.org/2013/03/05/ca/la/vote/draiman_y/

http://bit.ly/draimanformayor2013 youtube

http://yjdraimanformayor.org

]]> 8 Vie For Los Angeles Mayor In Upcoming City Primary - Yehuda YJ Draiman http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/204544-jdraiman/1609361-8-vie-for-los-angeles-mayor-in-upcoming-city-primary-yehuda-yj-draiman?source=feed 1609361 Decision 2013

Information about candidates and issues in the March 5 Southern California elections

8 Vie for Los Angeles Mayor in Upcoming City Primary - Yehuda YJ Draiman

 

The eight candidates are competing for a seat to be left vacant by termed-out Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

 

By Jason Kandel| Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 | Updated 11:34 AM PST

    

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In alphabetical order (Top row from left): YJ Draiman, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Kevin James. Bottom row from left: Addie Miller, Jan Perry, Emanuel Pleitez, Norton Sandler.

Eight candidates are vying for mayor of Los Angeles in the city's primary nominating election to be held on Tuesday.

In order for a candidate to win the seat outright in the primary, the candidate must earn 50 percent of the vote. Otherwise, the top two candidates from March 5 face off in a General Municipal Election on May 21.

Below are bios of the candidates, in alphabetical order:

Yehuda "YJ" Draiman

  • Job Title: Neighborhood council secretary
  • Age: 63
  • Background: Energy consultant; Active on the Northridge East Neighborhood Council; He lives with his wife, Miriam, in Northridge. They have two adult sons.
  • Website: www.yjdraimanformayor.org

Eric Garcetti

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Councilman
  • Age: 42
  • Education: Bachelor of arts and master's of arts from Columbia University
  • Background: Grew up in the San Fernando Valley; Lives in Silver Lake with his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
  • Website: www.ericgarcetti.com

Wendy J. Greuel

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Controller
  • Age: 51
  • Education: UCLA
  • Personal: She lives in Studio City with her husband, Dean, and their son.
  • Website: www.wendygreuel.org

Kevin James

  • Job Title: Radio broadcaster/attorney
  • Age: 50
  • Education: Undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma; doctorate of law from the University of Houston Law Center.
  • Personal: Lives in Los Angeles
  • Website: www.kevinjamesformayor.com

Addie M. Miller

  • Job Title: Citywide advocate
  • Age: 63
  • Background: Ran for LA mayor in 2005
  • Website: www.addiemiller.us

Jan Perry

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Councilwoman
  • Age: 58
  • Education: Master's degree in public administration
  • Personal: She lives in Bunker Hill.
  • Website: janperry.com

Emanuel Alberto Pleitez

  • Job Title: Technology company executive
  • Age: 30
  • Endorsements include:
  • Background: former aide to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; chief strategy officer of Spokeo; He and his wife, Rebecca, live in El Sereno
  • Website: http://www.pleitezforla.com/

Norton Sandler

  • Job Title: Factory production worker
  • Age: 67
  • Background: Member of the Socialist Worker Party
  • Website: None; he can be contacted by email: nortonsandler@att.net.

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Information about candidates and issues in the March 5 Southern California elections

8 Vie for Los Angeles Mayor in Upcoming City Primary - Yehuda YJ Draiman

 

The eight candidates are competing for a seat to be left vacant by termed-out Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

 

By Jason Kandel| Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 | Updated 11:34 AM PST

    

(click to enlarge)

In alphabetical order (Top row from left): YJ Draiman, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Kevin James. Bottom row from left: Addie Miller, Jan Perry, Emanuel Pleitez, Norton Sandler.

Eight candidates are vying for mayor of Los Angeles in the city's primary nominating election to be held on Tuesday.

In order for a candidate to win the seat outright in the primary, the candidate must earn 50 percent of the vote. Otherwise, the top two candidates from March 5 face off in a General Municipal Election on May 21.

Below are bios of the candidates, in alphabetical order:

Yehuda "YJ" Draiman

  • Job Title: Neighborhood council secretary
  • Age: 63
  • Background: Energy consultant; Active on the Northridge East Neighborhood Council; He lives with his wife, Miriam, in Northridge. They have two adult sons.
  • Website: www.yjdraimanformayor.org

Eric Garcetti

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Councilman
  • Age: 42
  • Education: Bachelor of arts and master's of arts from Columbia University
  • Background: Grew up in the San Fernando Valley; Lives in Silver Lake with his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
  • Website: www.ericgarcetti.com

Wendy J. Greuel

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Controller
  • Age: 51
  • Education: UCLA
  • Personal: She lives in Studio City with her husband, Dean, and their son.
  • Website: www.wendygreuel.org

Kevin James

  • Job Title: Radio broadcaster/attorney
  • Age: 50
  • Education: Undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma; doctorate of law from the University of Houston Law Center.
  • Personal: Lives in Los Angeles
  • Website: www.kevinjamesformayor.com

Addie M. Miller

  • Job Title: Citywide advocate
  • Age: 63
  • Background: Ran for LA mayor in 2005
  • Website: www.addiemiller.us

Jan Perry

  • Job Title: Los Angeles City Councilwoman
  • Age: 58
  • Education: Master's degree in public administration
  • Personal: She lives in Bunker Hill.
  • Website: janperry.com

Emanuel Alberto Pleitez

  • Job Title: Technology company executive
  • Age: 30
  • Endorsements include:
  • Background: former aide to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; chief strategy officer of Spokeo; He and his wife, Rebecca, live in El Sereno
  • Website: http://www.pleitezforla.com/

Norton Sandler

  • Job Title: Factory production worker
  • Age: 67
  • Background: Member of the Socialist Worker Party
  • Website: None; he can be contacted by email: nortonsandler@att.net.

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