Steve Hofbauer
Steven D. "Steve" Hofbauer | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Palmdale, California | |
| Assumed office December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Ledford |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Hofbauer |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Palmdale, California |
| Occupation | Senior Fire Inspector, politician |
Steven D. "Steve" Hofbauer is an American politician and former senior Fire Inspector from California. Hofbauer was the last directly elected mayor of Palmdale, California[1] before the city changed its process to a rotating system.[2]
Education
[edit]Hofbauer attended Pierce College, Los Angeles Valley College, UCLA Extension, California State University, Los Angeles, and other colleges.[3]
Career
[edit]Since 1980, Hofbauer started his paramedic career with Los Angeles Fire Department. Hofbauer is a former senior Fire Inspector, licensed EMT, and paramedic. He served multiple tours of duty as a Medical Team Leader with the L.A. County Disaster Medical Assistance Team. He received highly specialized training as a member of the elite National Medical Response Team, a unit of the US Public Health Service, trained to treat victims of industrial, nuclear or chemical accidents, or terrorist acts involving Weapons of Mass Destruction. [3]
In 1990, he became a Palmdale Planning Commissioner. In 2003, Hofbauer became a member of the city council for Palmdale, California.[4] On November 6, 2018, he was elected mayor of Palmdale, defeating Jim Ledford and V. Jesse Smith with 44.3% of the votes. A Republican, he was sworn in as mayor on December 11, 2018.[3][5][6][7][8]
Awards
[edit]- 1994 Los Angeles Community Protector award.[9]
- 2018 Certificate of Valor. Presented by Los Angeles County Fire Department.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Hofbauer and his wife Barbara have two children. Hofbauer and his family live in Palmdale.[3]
In July 2022, Hofbauer was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Thursday to undergo tests for an auto-immune disorder, after spending two days at Antelope Valley Hospital.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Steve Hofbauer, current councilmember from District 2 enters mayor's race for the City of Palmda". avdailynews. August 20, 2018.
- ^ Writer, JULIE DRAKE Valley Press Staff (2022-12-23). "Bettencourt wins draw, becomes mayor". Antelope Valley Press. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b c d "Steven D. Hofbauer". avta.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Palmdale City Officials". roseinstitute.org. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Palmdale elects new mayor, other election results of interest to AV voters". theavtimes.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Voters elect new Palmdale mayor". avpress.com. November 8, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "November 6th, 2018 Election Day". avgop.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Hofbauer sworn in as mayor". avpress.com. December 13, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Regalado, Jeannette (May 27, 1994). "Ceremony Recognizes Community Protectors : Awards: Civic leaders and family members celebrate the bravery of public servants who went beyond the call of duty". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 20, 2020.(Required paid subscription)
- ^ "2018 Valor Awards Ceremony Features Exceptional Heroism". fire.lacounty.gov. May 31, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Staff, KCAL News (2022-07-21). "Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer undergoing tests at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles - CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.