John Mirisch Elected Mayor Of Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – John Mirisch was elected Mayor of Beverly Hills at the City Council’s annual reorganization meeting, the City announced Thursday. Mirisch succeeds Dr. Julian Gold, who will continue to serve on the Beverly Hills City Council.

Mayor Mirisch said that local government, when done right, is the best form of democracy as it’s closest to home where most decisions should be made, the City press release said.

“I’m truly grateful to live in this community and for the opportunity to serve,” said Mayor Mirisch. “I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on the Council as we explore new opportunities and programs while enhancing the amenities we are blessed with in Beverly Hills.”

Mayor Mirisch was first elected to the City Council in 2009 and served as Mayor in 2013-2014 and 2016-2017, the press release said. Lester Friedman was elected Vice Mayor at the same meeting. Friedman, who was elected in 2017, is serving his first term on the City Council.

The Mayor and Vice Mayor serve one-year terms and are selected by their City Council colleagues at the annual ceremony held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the City of Beverly Hills press release said.