Nancy Krasne is an American politician and philanthropist. She served as the mayor of Beverly Hills, California from 2009 to 2010.
Nancy Krasne | |
|---|---|
| 73rd Mayor of Beverly Hills | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Brucker |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Delshad |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | James L. Krasne |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Profession | Politician, philanthropist |
Biography
editEarly life
editShe grew up in Los Angeles, California and paid for her own education by working as a sales girl at Fedway in Westwood and at J. W. Robinson's, and as an operator at the Telephone Company.[1][2] She graduated from the University High School and the University of California, Los Angeles.[2][3]
Career
editShe worked as an elementary school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for eighteen years.[2][3][1] She served on the Beverly Hills Planning Commission from 2003 to 2007, on the Beverly Hills City Council from 2007 to 2009, and as Mayor from 2009 to 2010.[2][3][1][4] In 2013, she was elected to the Beverly Hills City Council again.[2][5]
Philanthropy
editShe has served on the Boards of Trustees of the Friends of Greystone, the National Council of Jewish Women and the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic.[2][3] She was a member of Los Angeles County Museum of Art Costume Council.[2][3] She also volunteers for The Salvation Army and The City of Hope.[3] She collects Japanese art.[3]
Personal life
editShe married James L. Krasne in 1966, and they have two sons, Kevin and David.[3] They reside in Beverly Hills.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c LaDale Anderson, BH City Council Candidate Nancy Krasne Speaks Archived 2013-08-26 at the Wayback Machine, Canyon News, February 24, 2013
- ^ a b c d e f g The City of Beverly Hills Mayor and Council Members
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Campaign website". Archived from the original on 2013-04-21. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
- ^ Matt Lopez, Former Mayor Nancy Krasne On Her Run For Re-Election Archived 2013-02-16 at the Wayback Machine, The Beverly Hills Courier, November 15, 2012
- ^ Matt Lopez, John Mirisch Installed As Beverly Hills Mayor At 2013 City Council Installation Ceremony Archived 2013-11-11 at the Wayback Machine, The Beverly Hills Courier, March 27, 2013
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