Paula Devine | |
|---|---|
 Paula Devine | |
| Mayor of Glendale, California | |
| In office April 2016 – April 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ara Najarian |
| Succeeded by | Vartan Gharpetian |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Arthur Devine |
| Residence | Glendale, California |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
Paula Devine is a former educator and politician from California. Devine is a former mayor and current member of city council in Glendale, California.
Education
Devine earned a master's degree in education administration from California State University, Los Angeles.[1][2]
Career
Devine is a former teacher and coach at San Gabriel High School.[2]
Devine is a former guest lecturer in Women's Studies Program at Glendale Community College.[3]
On June 3, 2014, Devine won the special election and became a member of city council in Glendale, California. Devine received 33.69% of the votes. Devine replaced Frank Quintero, who was appointed to replace Rafi Manoukian, who was elected as the city treasurer.[1][4][5][6]
In 2015, as an incumbent, Devine won the election and continued serving as a member of the city council for Glendale, California.[7]
In April 2016, Devine became the mayor of Glendale, California, until April 2017.[8][9]
Awards
- 2013 Woman of the Year. Presented by Adam Schiff.[10][11]
- 2018 Woman of the Year. Presented by Glendale Latino Association.[12]
- 2019 Community Leader Courage Award (October 24, 2019). Presented by The Guild at Adventist Health Glendale.[10][13]
Personal life
Devine's husband was Arthur Devine. He died on September 9, 2021. Devine and her family live in Glendale, California.[2][3]
References
- 1 2 "Councilmember Paula Devine". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Retired educator Paula Devine wants seat on Glendale City Council". latimes.com. January 15, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- 1 2 "Paula and Art Divine Story". glendale.edu. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ↑ "Paula Devine Wins Glendale City Council Race". asbarez.com. June 4, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ↑ "Glendale City Council looks to former mayors in vacant seat". latimes.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2020.(Paid subscriptions required)
- ↑ Segal, Shel. "McDonnell To Face Tanaka In Run Off Race For Sheriff". pasadenaindependent.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ↑ "Election Results 2015". glendalevotes.org.
- ↑ "Mayors' Gallery". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ↑ "Glendale Mayor Devine, State Sen. Lara Endorse Zareh Sinanyan". anca.org. 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- 1 2 "Paula Devine: An Armenian-LGBTQ Ally". equalityarmenia.org. February 19, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ↑ "Rep. Schiff Honors 2013 Women of the Year". www.crescentavalleyweekly.com. April 23, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Glendale Latino Association Presents 2018 Honorees". glendalelatinoassociation.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Courage Awards 2019 - Presented by The Guild at Adventist Health Glendale - HONOREES". adventisrhealth.org. October 24, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2020.