Hal Bernson
| Hal Bernson | |
|---|---|
| Bernson in 1986 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 12th District | |
| In office July 1, 1979 – June 30, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Wilkinson | 
| Succeeded by | Greig Smith | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1930 South Gate, California | 
| Died | July 20, 2020 (aged 89) | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | Robyn Bernson | 
| Children | 3 | 
Harold M. Bernson (November 19, 1930 – July 20, 2020) was an American politician who was a member of the Los Angeles City Council for 24 years, from 1979 until his retirement in 2003. A conservative Republican, he was a leading proponent of the San Fernando Valley seceding from the rest of Los Angeles.