Robert Wunderlich is an American politician. He served as the 81st mayor of Beverly Hills, California.[1][2]
Robert Wunderlich | |
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| 81st Mayor of Beverly Hills | |
| In office April 6, 2021 – April 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lester Friedman |
| Succeeded by | Lili Bosse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Queens, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) Harvard University (PhD) University of California, Los Angeles (MBA) |
| Profession | Politician, consultant, chemical engineer |
Biography
editWunderlich grew up the son of an electrician in Queens, New York. He then went on to study English and earned a B.A. in chemistry from Columbia University on a scholarship from the electrician’s union, graduating in 1975.[3] He then received a master's in physics and a Ph.D. in chemical physics from Harvard University.[1]
Inspired by his wife, Andrea Spatz, who is a financial planner, Wunderlich earned an MBA in finance from UCLA and went on to found a financial consulting firm.[4] He began his public service by serving as Beverly Hills' representative of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California from 2007.[5] In 2017, he won the race for City Councilman focusing on the city's infrastructure, environmental sustainability and transportation. Wunderlich won the race by a narrow margin of 18 votes.[1]
On April 6, 2021, he was installed as mayor of Beverly Hills, California in a virtual ceremony.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "New Mayor Robert Wunderlich's Vision for Beverly Hills". Beverly Hills Courier. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Beverly Hills to Welcome New Mayor – Beverly Hills Courier". Beverly Hills Courier. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Alumni in the News: June 7, 2021". Columbia College Today. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Discovery Economics". www.discoveryecon.com. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Wunderlich adds 'councilman' to eclectic résumé". Park Labrea News/ Beverly Press. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Wunderlich Sworn In As BH Mayor, Pledges To Boost Community". Beverly Hills, CA Patch. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Wunderlich Will Be Sworn As BH Mayor Tuesday Night". Beverly Hills, CA Patch. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-07-02.