Ruth Galanter
Ruth Galanter | |
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Galanter in 1992 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office July 1, 1987 – June 30, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Russell |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cardenas |
| President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Wachs |
| Succeeded by | Mark Ridley-Thomas |
| Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Hernandez |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Svorinich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 (age 83–84) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan Yale University |
| Occupation | Environmentalist, politician, consultant |
Ruth Galanter (born c. 1941) is an American politician, environmentalist and consultant with a background in urban planning. She served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1987 to 2003.
She is known for supporting "slow growth" policies on the city's Westside and elsewhere. She was the victim of a knife attack in an attempted home robbery that left her severely wounded.
She now has her own consulting business.