Anthony J. Portantino

Anthony J. Portantino (born January 29, 1961 in Long Branch, New Jersey), has represented California's 44th assembly district since December 2006. He is a Democrat.

Entertainment career

Assemblyman Portantino came to California in 1986 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He co-wrote and produced the film Time of Tears which was distributed by New World Pictures. He was the Line Producer of the Spanish Christmas movie El Regaldo do Paquito for Telemundo. Assemblyman Portantino also worked as an Art Director for several NBC series which include Unsolved Mysteries, and Story Behind the Story and Final Appeal. He also was the Production Designer for Grizzly Adams and the Mark of the Bear.

Political career

Assemblyman Portantino served two terms on the La Cañada Flintridge City Council from 1999 until 2006. He served as Mayor from 2001 until 2002 and from 2005 until 2006. In addition, he was President of the League of California Cities Mayor's and Councilmember's Department, Vice Chair of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee and Board Member for the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Education

Assemblyman Portantino graduated from Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania with a BS in Psychology/Business.

Personal

Assemblyman Portantino is married to Ellen Portantino who also graduated from Albright College. Ellen is a Vice President at the Walt Disney Company where she has spent the last 5 years working at the Baby Einstein Company. Assemblyman and Mrs. Portantino have two daughters in public school, Sofia, sixteen, and Isabella, six.

External links

* [http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a44/ Official Assembly web site]
* [http://www.portantinoforassembly.com/ Official Campaign web site]