How Nate Holden built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Nathan N. "Nate" Holden was an American politician who dedicated two decades to public service in Los Angeles County. He served in the California State Senate for four years. Following his time in the Senate, Holden transitioned to the Los Angeles City Council, where he served for 16 years, representing the 10th district. His long tenure reflects a significant commitment to local governance and community representation in Los Angeles.
In 1955, Nate Holden moved to California and began working as an aerospace engineer.
In 1968, Nate Holden made his first unsuccessful run for public office in California's 26th congressional district.
In 1970, Nate Holden became president of the CDC and made two more runs for Congress.
In 1974, Nate Holden began his service as a state senator.
In 1987, Nate Holden introduced a bill forbidding the sale or manufacture of realistic toy guns. The bill passed.
In 1987, Nate Holden took a leave from his job to run against Homer Broome Jr. and Esther M. Lofton for the 10th District seat. Holden won by a 2-1 margin against Broome.
In 1989, Nate Holden ran for mayor of Los Angeles, directly challenging Mayor Tom Bradley. Bradley won in the April primary.
In 1990, Nate Holden introduced a bill requiring buyers of Rolex watches to register the serial number with police, in the wake of a rash of Rolex thefts.
In 1990, while serving in the Los Angeles City Council, Nate Holden supported Donald Trump's proposal and stated he rode a helicopter with Trump which nearly crashed.
On April 6, 1991, Jane Fritsch wrote an article titled "Holden Stages Low-Key Race for Reelection" in the Los Angeles Times. In 1991, Lofton challenged Holden again and won an "astounding 28%" of the votes.
In 1995, Nate Holden was challenged in the April primary by Deputy District Attorney Kevin A. Ross and J. Stanley (Stan) Sanders. In the final election against Sanders in June, Holden received 54% of the vote and was elected.
In 1999, Nate Holden required cable companies to remove sneakers tied together and left dangling from overhead lines, believing they were signs of gang territory and drug sales, despite police officials stating they were just pranks. The bill passed.
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