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Nicholas Bernard Coolon Schultz (born August 27, 1988), is an American politician and prosecutor who is currently a member-elect of the California State Assembly since 2024. He was previously a member of the Burbank City Council, serving as Vice Mayor from 2022 to 2023 and as Mayor from 2023 until 2024.
Early life and career
Schultz was born on August 27, 1988 and raised by a single mother. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's and earned a juris doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. He became active in Burbank and Los Angeles County Democratic clubs prior to running for Burbank City Council.
In 2013, Schultz was admitted to the State Bar of Oregon as an attorney and worked as a deputy district attorney in Lane County, Oregon. In 2014, Schultz was admitted to the State Bar of California as an attorney. In 2016, Schultz began working as a deputy attorney general in the Health Quality Enforcement (HQE) Section of the office of the attorney general of California. As part of the HQE Section, he worked to ensure that patients received high quality health care in the State of California.
Political career
In 2018, Schultz was elected to represent District D on the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council (LFNC) Governing Board. Also in 2018, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Schultz to Los Angeles' Central Area Planning Commission, and Schultz served in this role until 2020.
= City of Burbank
=In 2020, Schultz ran for the Burbank City Council in his first run for office. He placed second behind Konstantine Anthony, being elected to the City Council. In December 2023, Schultz was elected as Mayor of Burbank by the Burbank City Council, succeeding Konstantine Anthony.
= California State Assembly
=In 2024, Schultz announced his candidacy for the 2024 California State Assembly election in order to succeed Laura Friedman. Schultz led the primary in the final results, advancing to the general election with Republican Tony Rodriguez.
Schultz's priorities include support for the American film industry, which has a large presence in California's 44th State Assembly district. He has commented that "If production leaves Los Angeles, it hurts the state as well. We have to educate everyone that this industry is important for all of the state[.]"
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