Dennis Phillip Zine (born August 1, 1947) is an American politician, who served on the Los Angeles City Council for the 3rd district from 2001 to 2013.

For over 10 years he has been an active member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and has served on the Board of Directors of Haven Hills Battered Women's Shelter.

[citation needed] Zine was first elected to public office in 1997 to represent San Fernando Valley interests on the Charter Reform Commission.

[1][2] The Los Angeles Times reported "He said he did so because he's tired of the 'gridlock' of partisan politics and because his liberal positions on gay marriage and other social issues are out of line with traditional Republican views.

"I will be announcing shortly a great opportunity that has come my way at the professional level, and I would like to thank my supporters, especially those from the 3rd Los Angeles Council District," Zine said in a two-paragraph statement quoted by the Daily News.

[citation needed] Zine was criticized during his time on the Los Angeles City Council for failing to recuse himself from votes that conflicted with his romantic relationship with lobbyist Veronica Becerra.