Wendy Greuel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Wendy Greuel

American politician

Date of Birth: 23-May-1961

Place of Birth: Granada Hills, California, United States

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Wendy Jane Greuel (born May 23, 1961) is an American politician.
She served as Los Angeles City Controller from 2009–13.
Greuel was the second woman elected to citywide office in Los Angeles, after her predecessor Laura Chick. Previously, she served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 2002–09, where she served as President Pro Tempore and represented the 2nd District, which includes portions of the San Fernando Valley.
Greuel was a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2013, losing to Eric Garcetti, followed by a loss running for California's 33rd congressional district. She was the first woman to advance to a Los Angeles mayoral runoff, performing better than previous female candidates Linda Griego in 1993, Kathleen Connell in 2001 and Jan Perry also in 2013.