Cynthia Miscikowski (born 1948) is an American politician who represented the 11th District on the Los Angeles City Council for two full terms from 1997 through 2005. Previously, she was an aide to Councilman Marvin Braude and the Executive Director of the Skirball Cultural Center in its beginning stages.[1] She served as the President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners under Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, overseeing the Port of Los Angeles.
Cindy Miscikowski | |
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![]() Miscikowski in 2005 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 11th district | |
In office July 1, 1997 – June 30, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Marvin Braude |
Succeeded by | Bill Rosendahl |
President pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Mark Ridley-Thomas |
Succeeded by | Wendy Greuel |
Assistant President pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Rudy Svorinich |
Succeeded by | Eric Garcetti |
Personal details | |
Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
Political party | Democratic |
She joined forces with Muslim organizations to try to restrict the number of strip clubs and businesses with liquor licenses in her district, which contains the largest Muslim population of any City Council district in Los Angeles.[2] Miscikowski is Vice Chairman of the LAPD Foundation[1] and was awarded the 2008 Public Service Award by the UCLA Alumni Association.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Biodata[permanent dead link], LAPD Foundation.org; accessed October 11, 2016.
- ^ Los Angeles City Beat: Cindy Miscikowski[permanent dead link], lacitybeat.com; accessed October 11, 2016.
- ^ Profile, UCLA Alumni Association website; accessed October 11, 2016.