Beverly Hills

Lester J. Friedman was elected Mayor of Beverly Hills at the City Council’s reorganization meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He succeeds Julian A. Gold, MD who completed his third and final term on the City Council. “I am deeply grateful to once again serve our community,” said Mayor Friedman. “Maintaining the safety and security of our community is a top priority, while preparing for the excitement of the 2028 Olympics and other world events will lead to some productive conversations. The year ahead will certainly be one filled with meaningful commitments that will enhance the quality of life for everyone living in and visiting Beverly Hills.” Mayor Friedman was first elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in 2017 and served as Mayor during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Previously, he served on the Beverly Hills Traffic and Parking Commission from 2011 through 2017 and served as its Chair in 2015. Professionally, Mayor Friedman is an attorney.

Recorded live on September 23, 2023 on South Beverly Drive.

Recorded on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Beverly Gardens Park.

The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Committee, consisting of community members and City staff, worked closely with the Port Authority of New York City to obtain an artifact from Ground Zero: a piece of structural steel, which once served to support the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center site. This steel artifact is the central feature of the new Memorial Garden at the Beverly Hills Civic Center. More information can be found at beverlyhills911memorial.org