City Council • District 3

As a leader of complex and diverse organizations, John J. Kennedy has significant experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. He has devoted his life to community service as a civic leader and community organizer. His political involvement and extensive travel have provided him with knowledge and understanding of local, national and international government practices and procedures.

Since January of 2015, Mr. Kennedy has worked for a family company, with responsibility in philanthropy, real estate, and business development. Also, he continues to provide senior management consulting on a wide-range of projects. Before his most recent position Mr. Kennedy has served as the Senior Vice President of one of the oldest and most respected civil rights organizations in the United States. Prior to that position, Mr. Kennedy was Director of Special Projects for Southern California Edison (SCE) for seven years. He served in several capacities at SCE – including managing community investments of up to $1 Million provided to various non-profit organizations.

District 3 is bounded by the 210 Freeway, Colorado, Lake, El Molino, Orange Grove, Los Robles, Fair Oaks, Marengo, Mounatin, Jackson, El Molino, Ladera and Washington.