Mark Ridley-Thomas

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    Mark Ridley-Thomas
    Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2013.jpeg
    Ridley-Thomas in 2013
    Member of the Los Angeles City Council
    In office
    December 14, 2020 March 17, 2022
    (in suspension Oct. 20, 2021 – Mar. 17, 2022)
    Political offices
    Preceded by Los Angeles City Council
    8th District
    July 1, 1991 – December 1, 2002
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by President Pro Tempore of the
    Los Angeles City Council

    April 17, 2001 – June 30, 2003
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
    2nd District

    December 1, 2008 – December 6, 2020
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Chair of Los Angeles County
    December 6, 2016 – December 5, 2017
    December 4, 2012 – December 3, 2013
    Succeeded by
    Preceded bySucceeded by
    Preceded by Chair Pro Tem of Los Angeles County
    December 8, 2015 – December 6, 2016
    December 6, 2011 – December 4, 2012
    Succeeded by
    Preceded bySucceeded by
    California Senate
    Preceded by California State Senate
    26th district

    December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2008
    Succeeded by
    California Assembly
    Preceded by California State Assembly
    48th District

    December 2, 2002 – November 30, 2006
    Succeeded by