Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebekah Kim as Field Deputy in the Fourth District’s San Pedro office, covering San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, La Rambla, Westfield and Academy Hills. Kim joins the Fourth District staff following the announcement that the current field deputy, Mike Gin, will be running for the 36th Congressional District.
Kim has been a Field Representative for former Congresswoman Jane Harman for the past two years, working on labor, aerospace/defense and transportation issues. Prior to her role with the Congresswoman, she was the Manager of Public Affairs and Community Relations for the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she served as the liaison between the Convention Bureau and local elected leaders. Previously, she worked as a Press Aide for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
“I am excited to have Rebekah join our staff,” said Knabe. “She brings a wealth of experience and community relationships that will be beneficial to the Fourth District. Rebekah has done an excellent job representing Congresswoman Harman and I know she will be a great asset to my office.”
Kim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine and speaks conversational Korean.