Stephanie Clements

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Stephanie Clements

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 7, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993

Graduate

USC, 1997

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Jewish

Profession

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Director at the Department of Public Works Bureau of Street Services

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Stephanie Clements ran for election for Los Angeles City Controller in California. She lost in the primary on June 7, 2022.

Clements completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Stephanie Clements was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1993 and a graduate degree from the University of California in 1997. Her career experience includes working as chief financial officer and assistant director at the Department of Public Works Bureau of Street Services. Clements has also worked in the city's budget office, as a speechwriter for the South Korean Consulate General of Los Angeles, and served as chief financial officer of Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Los Angeles, California (2022)

General election

General election for Los Angeles City Controller

Kenneth Mejia defeated Paul Koretz in the general election for Los Angeles City Controller on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenneth Mejia (Nonpartisan)	63.3	513,288
		Paul Koretz (Nonpartisan)	36.7	297,190

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 810,478
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles City Controller

The following candidates ran in the primary for Los Angeles City Controller on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenneth Mejia (Nonpartisan)	43.1	240,374
✔		Paul Koretz (Nonpartisan)	23.7	131,921
		Stephanie Clements (Nonpartisan)	15.9	88,678
		David T. Vahedi (Nonpartisan)	7.0	39,240
	Submit photo	J. Carolan O'Gabhann (Nonpartisan)	3.9	21,984
	Submit photo	Reid Lidow (Nonpartisan)	3.9	21,769
	Submit photo	Rob Wilcox (Nonpartisan)	2.4	13,460

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 557,426
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Stephanie Clements completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clements' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Stephanie holds a M.A. in Public Administration from USC and a B.A with double majors of Business-Economics and Political Science from UC Santa Barbara. Her professional experience includes 25+ years working for the City of Los Angeles including Chief Financial Officer of both the LA Fire/Police Pensions Department and the Department of Public Works' Bureau of Street Services. She's proud of her efforts to hire more local Angelenos for city jobs and for pushing for technology investments to improve efficiencies and a more equitable distribution of city services.

Stephanie is a 3rd-generation Angeleno and a proud mom of two young adults (also LAUSD graduates). She's lived in Mar Vista with her husband since 2000. Stephanie values work-life balance and successfully implemented a 4-day work week option for her staff.

Learn more about Stephanie's background and platform at www.clements4controller.com.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Expose & Prevent Corruption at City Hall
• Reform Mismanagement of City Finances
• Modernize City Services through Technology Enhancements & Civil Service/Contracting Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Exposing and curtailing the corrupting influence of money in politics: Ensuring that taxpayers get their fair share and are represented, instead of powerful special interests who control our local politicians; Improving fiscal transparency of budget and finances so that Angelenos can better 'follow the money'; Ensuring that City services are delivered as efficiently, effectively, and equitably as possible; Improving infrastructure and cleaning up this city through better trash and asset management systems; Providing Angelenos with more City jobs

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Officials should be ethical, have integrity and should look out for taxpayers instead of special interests.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Evanescence - My immortal (oldie but goodie that got stuck in my head again recently!)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Work-Life Balance - At times, it's been a challenge to balance being a mom and having a fast-paced job (along with lots of sleep deprivation), while taking care of a sick parent. It's very challenging for moms (and dads!) trying to do it all, and there is always that guilt that you're not doing great at any of your 'jobs'. That's why as a manager, I've advocated for better work-life balance, alternative work schedules and telecommuting.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, Los Angeles government is such a large confusing bureaucracy and it can take a long time to truly understand it. I've worked in LA City government for 25+ years so I understand from an insider perspective what the core issues are facing LA. While many candidates state they want to reduce waste and inefficiency in government, those are empty campaign slogans because they don't really understand how LA government works. But I do, I know why there is waste and inefficiency in government. I have that inside experience to identify the core problems and what we need to do about them. But I'm not status quo; I think like an outsider.

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