Todd Spitzer

1978: Orange County, California politician

What is Todd Spitzer known for?

Todd Allan Spitzer, born on November 26, 1960 in Whittier, California, is a dedicated public servant and notable alumnus from Schurr High School who later graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor's degree in Arts. He later went on to complete a fellowship with the California State Senate and worked as an English Teacher in Theodore Roosevelt High School. Spitzer then furthered his studies by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During his time at Hastings, he was recognized as a diligent law student and awarded the George Moscone Fellowship, a fellowship given to law students dedicating their careers to public service.

Spitzer began his political journey in 1990 when he joined the Orange County District Attorney's office. He later served as the Orange County supervisor from 1997 to 2002, and again from 2012 to 2018. Besides his local political involvements, Spitzer was a member of the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006 where he represented California's 71st assembly district. His political career is highlighted by his co-authorship of California's Megan's Law and his significant role as spokesman and campaign manager for the successful campaign to pass Marsy's Law in a 2008 initiative.

As of 2019, Todd Spitzer currently serves as the District Attorney of Orange County, a position he won against incumbent Tony Rackauckas. His tenure has been marked by his previous experience in the role as a deputy district attorney from 1990 to 1996, and later as an assistant district attorney from 2008 to 2010. His career and contributions in law and politics echo his dedication to public service and leadership in Orange County, California.

For more information on Todd Spitzer's career and contributions, you can visit his Orange County District Attorney profile page.