Jeff Gorell

(1970-)

American politician

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Jeffrey Frederick Gorell (born November 6, 1970) is currently serving as Deputy Mayor of the City of Los Angeles for Homeland Security and Public Safety. As Deputy Mayor he advises the Mayor on safety issues and oversees the departments of Police, Fire, and Emergency Management. Gorell is a Republican politician from California and a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 26th congressional district. In 2010, Gorell was elected to the State Legislature to serve as Assembly Member for the 37th Assembly District in California. After the decennial redistricting in 2011, Gorell was reelected to represent the new 44th Assembly District and served as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee. Gorell, a Navy Reserve officer, is notable for being the first California legislator called to active duty since World War II. During his deployment, fourteen bills were sponsored in his name. In 2019, Fox Network, bought the rights to a television drama with working title City Hall that will be developed and executive produced by Jeff Gorell.