Dennis Zine

Dennis Zine
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office  2001
Preceded by	Laura N. Chick
Born	August 1, 1947 (1947-08-01) (age 62) Los Angeles, California
Political party	Republican
Residence	Los Angeles, California
Website	http://www.lacity.org/council/cd3/

Dennis Phillip Zine (born August 1, 1947 in Los Angeles, California) is a Los Angeles City Councilman. He grew up in Hollywood, California the son of Lebanese immigrants, his father a gardener. He attended Notre Dame High School, class of 1966. He attended Cal State, class of 1970.

He represents the city's 3rd District (Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda, West Hills, Winnetka and Canoga Park). He was elected to City Council in 2001 and re-elected in 2005 and 2009.

Political career

Councilman Zine was a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 40 years. He was first elected to public office in 1997 to represent Valley interests on the elected Charter Reform Commission where he served as Vice Chairman. After his election to the City Council, he has expanded his government service role as the President of the Independent Cities Association (ICA), as the City's representative with the National League of Cities serving as a member of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the National Immigration Task Force, and as a member of the League of California Cities Board of Directors. Councilman Zine is also a member of the Los Angeles County Judicial Procedures Commission.

"Britney Spears" Law

In February 2008, Zine proposed an anti-paparazzi "Personal Safety Law" for Los Angeles to ensure a safety zone for celebrities against photographers. The measure was in direct response to several incidents in which celebrities were hindered from entering medical facilities or caught in pursuits with paparazzi.

Dennis Phillip Zine
Los Angeles Police Department
Years of service	Police Officer: 1969 - 1997 Reserve Officer: 2001 - Present
Rank	Sworn in as an Officer - 1969 - Police Officer 3 - Sergeant I - Sergeant II
Awards	- 1992 Civil Disturbance Ribbon California Highway Patrol, Police Officer of the Year - 1992
Relations	Divorced
Other work	Elected Official/Politician

Pre-political career

Councilman Zine is a former Los Angeles Police Department sergeant and a current reserve officer. He worked Valley Traffic Detail and served as liaison for Deputy Chief Mark Kroeker in the aftermath of the 1992 riots. He was honored as officer of the year by the California Highway Patrol. He has been elected three times to the Board of Directors of the Police Protective League, representing the 9,100 rank and file officers who serve and protect Los Angeles on a daily basis. He is one of two Republican Party members of the City Council.

Councilman Zine is a member of the Guardians and has served on the Executive Committee at the Jewish Home for the Aging. He volunteered as Director of Security for their many events and fundraisers. For over 10 years he has been an active member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and has served on the Board of Directors of Haven Hills Battered Women's Shelter.

Personal

Zine is divorced with two sons. His son Eric Zine is a commercial pilot and flight instructor. His other son Chris is a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.

See also

• South Central Farm

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Dennis Zine

• Statement Regarding South Central Farm Incident
• "Dog Food Prank Burns LA Fire Chief", CBS Newsl
• Los Angeles Official Website
• "Personal Safety Law" proposal

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