Mike Hernandez

Mike Hernandez (born December 4, 1952) is an American politician and activist. He served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 1st district from 1991 to 2001. Hernandez became known for his work in the Latino community, organizing students to participate in the Chicano Moratorium and helping register over 25,000 new Latino voters in one year. He was also the Founding Chair of Plaza de la Raza Head Start Inc. Before entering politics, Hernandez worked as a bail bondsman. Elected in 1991 to complete the unfinished term of Gloria Molina, Hernandez was the fourth Latino elected to the Los Angeles City Council since 1948.