Mike Bonin

Michael Bonin (born March 19, 1967) is an American politician, who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 11th district from 2013 to 2022.

From 2003 to 2004 Bonin worked in the Office of Congresswoman Jane Harman as deputy chief of staff and district director.

[5] Bonin was appointed Chair of the City Council's Transportation Committee,[6] and serves as a member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors[7] On September 4, 2013, Bonin and his colleague Paul Koretz introduced the Los Angeles Fracking Moratorium to the City Council.

[9] On February 18, 2014, Bonin and his colleagues Nury Martinez and Curren Price introduced legislation to establish a living wage of $15.37 per hour for employees at large hotels in Los Angeles.

[20] On January 26, 2022, Bonin announced that he would not seek reelection for a third term, citing depression and health issues.

[21] On October 9, 2022, leaked audio came out that records fellow council members Nury Martinez and Kevin de León making racist remarks about Bonin and his son.

[25] Bonin said that more housing supply would "ravage" the Del Rey neighborhood and cause the displacement of low-income Latino renters.

[25] In May 2021, Bonin sponsored a motion to study situating temporary homeless housing in parking lots near Will Rogers State Beach.

Bonin and Mayor Eric Garcetti in 2012.
Bonin with his husband, Sean Arian, in 2009.