John Heilman

Lecturer in Law

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John Heilman is the mayor of the City of West Hollywood. After being actively involved in the incorporation of the city, Mr. Heilman was elected tothe City's first City Council in November 1984 and he has served continuously on the City Council since that time. Heilman was chosen as the City's second Mayor in 1985. He also served as Mayor in 1990, 1995, 1999 and 2001.

After receiving a bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University, Cleveland native John Heilman moved to Southern California to attend the USC Law. He was an editor of the Southern California Law Review and graduated in 1982. He currently teaches law at both Whittier Law School and the University of Southern California Law School. He was recently voted Professor of the Year at Whittier Law School.

Mayor Heilman has been an active member of the National League of Cities. He has served on the board of both the National League of Cities and the California League of Cities. He is a past board member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California and the Local Government Commission. He is also the past president of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Local Officials Group and past co-chair of the International Network of Lesbian and Gay Officials.