Fenton officially sworn in as Beverly Hills' temporary mayor
BEVERLY HILLS - On March 11, Frank Fenton was installed as Beverly Hills’ mayor under a special succession plan, with current Mayor Barry Brucker installed as Vice Mayor. Based upon a request from Brucker, Fenton will serve as the City’s mayor from March 11, 2009 until March 25, 2009 when the new Beverly Hills City Council is sworn into office.
Mayor Fenton plans to retire from public life after more than 30 years of public service. Prior to the ceremony, current Mayor Barry Brucker said, “It has been my honor to work alongside one of the great public servants the City of Beverly Hills has ever had. For over 30 years Frank Fenton has selflessly dedicated his life to this community. On behalf of my Council colleagues, it has been an honor for all us to serve with you. The entire community thanks you for your extraordinary service to Beverly Hills.”
After receiving the oath of office from his son, Beverly Hills Unified School District Board member Steven Fenton, Mayor Fenton said, “It has been a privilege to serve this wonderful community for so many years in a variety of positions. Leaving public office after 30 years of community service as the Mayor of Beverly Hills is the greatest honor of all.”
Mayor Fenton has held numerous roles in the City of Beverly Hills, and is the City’s only elected official to serve as BHUSD Board Member, Beverly Hills City Treasurer and Beverly Hills City Council member. He was elected to the Beverly Hills Board of Education in 1983, serving two four year terms and was president of the Board in 1986 and 1990. Mayor Fenton has served the City as a member of the Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission, 1996 to 2001, serving as Chairperson in 1999, and was a commissioner on the City’s Solicitations Advisory Commission. He was elected as City Treasurer in 2001 and to the City Council in 2005. In addition, Mayor Fenton has a lengthy history in community philanthropy. He was chairperson of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation; president and chairperson, the Maple Counseling Center board of directors; president, Beverly Hills American Little League; a strong supporter and leader with the Beverly Hills Police and Community Together Organization (PACT); a member of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple; director of American Red Cross, West Los Angeles; and a member of Variety Clubs International. He received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Maple Counseling Center in 1986.
Mayor Fenton plans to retire from public life after more than 30 years of public service. Prior to the ceremony, current Mayor Barry Brucker said, “It has been my honor to work alongside one of the great public servants the City of Beverly Hills has ever had. For over 30 years Frank Fenton has selflessly dedicated his life to this community. On behalf of my Council colleagues, it has been an honor for all us to serve with you. The entire community thanks you for your extraordinary service to Beverly Hills.”
After receiving the oath of office from his son, Beverly Hills Unified School District Board member Steven Fenton, Mayor Fenton said, “It has been a privilege to serve this wonderful community for so many years in a variety of positions. Leaving public office after 30 years of community service as the Mayor of Beverly Hills is the greatest honor of all.”
Mayor Fenton has held numerous roles in the City of Beverly Hills, and is the City’s only elected official to serve as BHUSD Board Member, Beverly Hills City Treasurer and Beverly Hills City Council member. He was elected to the Beverly Hills Board of Education in 1983, serving two four year terms and was president of the Board in 1986 and 1990. Mayor Fenton has served the City as a member of the Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission, 1996 to 2001, serving as Chairperson in 1999, and was a commissioner on the City’s Solicitations Advisory Commission. He was elected as City Treasurer in 2001 and to the City Council in 2005. In addition, Mayor Fenton has a lengthy history in community philanthropy. He was chairperson of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation; president and chairperson, the Maple Counseling Center board of directors; president, Beverly Hills American Little League; a strong supporter and leader with the Beverly Hills Police and Community Together Organization (PACT); a member of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple; director of American Red Cross, West Los Angeles; and a member of Variety Clubs International. He received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Maple Counseling Center in 1986.
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From vice mayor to mayor: Mayor Frank Fenton in his new office with wife Judy Fenton
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Welcome to your new post: Mayor Frank Fenton is congratulated by 42nd District Assemblyman Mike Feuer.
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The whole gang. Mayor Frank Fenton with l-r: Nancy Krasne, Barry Brucker, Linda Briskman, and Jimmy Delshad
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