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Bernardi Marks His 30th Year on the City Council

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Ernani Bernardi was honored by his colleagues Tuesday with a plaque and a party for his 30 years on the Los Angeles City Council.

“I feel just fine, just great,” said Bernardi, 79, with a laugh, before slicing a chocolate cake set out for him in council chambers. “I’m ready for another 50 years.” Although he ruled out running for a ninth time when his term expires in July, 1993, Bernardi later said: “I might run for mayor.”

Bernardi was a building contractor and professional musician when he was elected to represent the 7th District on June 1, 1961. In passing the 30-year mark, the senior member of the City Council equaled the record set by Councilman John Gibson, who served from 1951 through 1981.

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