Paula Devine

Paula Devine is a former educator and politician from California. Devine is a former mayor and current member of city council in Glendale, California.

Paula Devine
Paula Devine
Mayor of Glendale, California
In office
April 2016 – April 2017
Preceded byAra Najarian
Succeeded byVartan Gharpetian
Personal details
SpouseArthur Devine
ResidenceGlendale, California
OccupationEducator, politician

Education

Devine earned a master's degree in education administration from California State University, Los Angeles.[1][2]

Career

Devine is a former teacher and coach at San Gabriel High School.[2]

Devine is a former guest lecturer in Women's Studies Program at Glendale Community College.[3]

On June 3, 2014, Devine won the special election and became a member of city council in Glendale, California. Devine received 33.69% of the votes. Devine replaced Frank Quintero, who was appointed to replace Rafi Manoukian, who was elected as the city treasurer.[1][4][5][6]

In 2015, as an incumbent, Devine won the election and continued serving as a member of the city council for Glendale, California.[7]

In April 2016, Devine became the mayor of Glendale, California, until April 2017.[8][9]

Awards

Personal life

Devine's husband was Arthur Devine. He died on September 9, 2021. Devine and her family live in Glendale, California.[2][3]

References
  1. "Councilmember Paula Devine". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "Retired educator Paula Devine wants seat on Glendale City Council". latimes.com. January 15, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  3. "Paula and Art Divine Story". glendale.edu. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. "Paula Devine Wins Glendale City Council Race". asbarez.com. June 4, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. "Glendale City Council looks to former mayors in vacant seat". latimes.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2020.(Paid subscriptions required)
  6. Segal, Shel. "McDonnell To Face Tanaka In Run Off Race For Sheriff". pasadenaindependent.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  7. "Election Results 2015". glendalevotes.org.
  8. "Mayors' Gallery". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  9. "Glendale Mayor Devine, State Sen. Lara Endorse Zareh Sinanyan". anca.org. 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  10. "Paula Devine: An Armenian-LGBTQ Ally". equalityarmenia.org. February 19, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  11. "Rep. Schiff Honors 2013 Women of the Year". www.crescentavalleyweekly.com. April 23, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  12. "Glendale Latino Association Presents 2018 Honorees". glendalelatinoassociation.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  13. "Courage Awards 2019 - Presented by The Guild at Adventist Health Glendale - HONOREES". adventisrhealth.org. October 24, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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