Steve Hofbauer
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Steven D. "Steve" Hofbauer | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Palmdale, California | |
| Assumed office December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Ledford |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Hofbauer |
| Children | 2 |
| 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]
Hofbauer attended Pierce College, Los Angeles Valley College, UCLA Extension, California State University, Los Angeles, and other colleges.[3]
Career
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
- 1994 Los Angeles Community Protector award.[9]
- 2018 Certificate of Valor. Presented by Los Angeles County Fire Department.[10]