Richard Katz (California politician)

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Richard Katz is a former Democratic politician who served in the California State Assembly representing the 39th assembly district for 16 years from 1980 until 1996 when he was termed out and succeeded by Tony Cardenas. During his time in the Assembly, Assemblyman Katz served as both the Majority and Minority Leader for the Democratic party.

1998 Election

Mr. Katz attempted a legislative comeback in 1998, losing the primary for the 20th Senate district to LA City Councilman Richard Alarcon.^[1]

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Post Assembly Career

Katz has become a major proponent of the San Fernando Valley secession movement—cochairing the 2002 effort that appeared on the ballot.^[2]

An ally of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, he is Villaraigosa's public appointee to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board and Metrolink board chair.

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Preceded by	California State Assemblymember, 39th District 1980-1996	Succeeded by Tony Cardenas
Preceded by	State Assembly Democratic Leader 1995-1996	Succeeded by Antonio Villaraigosa

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