Kevin James (broadcaster)
| Kevin James | |
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| President, Los Angeles Board of Public Works | |
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In office 2013 – Present |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater |
University of Oklahoma University of Houston Law Center |
| Website | kevinjamesformayor |
Kevin Lee James (born 1963), was a candidate in the 2013 Los Angeles mayoral election and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern California. Prior to his mayoral campaign, James was an American radio host and political commentator, focused on local and national politics. The program aired on KRLA AM 870 in Los Angeles between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m. on weekdays. Since 2007, Kevin James has focused almost exclusively on local, non-partisan issues that affect residents in Los Angeles. He has been credited with giving neighborhood councils a voice. The program sought to engage the citizens in public policy discussions and interview local newsmakers with live calls from Angelenos. The radio commentary assignment culminated from James' work as an assistant federal prosecutor and an entertainment lawyer. From 1998 to 2000 James also was the co-chairman of AIDS Project Los Angeles. Currently he serves on the AIDS Project Los Angeles Ambassador's Council.
James earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma where he was a President's Leadership Scholar and attended the University of Houston Law Center. He is a member of the California State Bar.
James worked for three years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting federal crimes. During his tenure as assistant U.S. Attorney, James received the Director's Award for Superior Performance. He also worked for more than 20 years in private practice, representing entertainment industry clients.
After several years as a guest and substitute host for talk radio programs in Los Angeles, James worked as the morning drive host on KTOK AM 1000 in Oklahoma City in 2004. In 2005, James became the host of Red Eye Radio, an overnight (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.) call-in program on KABC (AM) 790 in Los Angeles. He focused on both local and national issues. Over Memorial Day Weekend 2007, James began hosting The Kevin James Show on KRLA AM 870 in Los Angeles.
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