President of the California Democratic Council; Assistant Chief Deputy to Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, 1969-1973 and 1978-1987; California State Senator, 30th District, 1974-1978; Los Angeles City Council member, 10th District, 1987-2003.
Los Angeles City Council member for the 13th district from 1985 to 1993. Member, Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Dean, College of Environmental Design, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona