Amy Howorth

Amy Thomas Howorth (born November 14, 1964) is a politician from Manhattan Beach, California. She is a Democrat. She served as mayor of Manhattan Beach. She is a current Manhattan Beach City Council member and former Manhattan Beach School Board member. Prior to holding public office, she was a photo editor at Wired Magazine.

In February 2014, Howorth announced her candidacy for the California's 26th Senate District seat. The seat was held by Senator Ted Lieu, who ran for Congress to replace Congressman Henry Waxman. Howorth lost in the primary election.

Personal life

She is an Ohio native. She attended Ohio University (1982-1986) where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication, with minors in French and Political Science. Her activities and societies in college included Chi Omega and WOUB-TV.^[1] She is a 17-year resident of Manhattan Beach, where she lives with her husband Mark and two sons Ari and Jack.

Early career

After college graduation she began a career as a professional photo editor. She began working at Stock Boston (1986-1988) as a photo researcher. In 1988 Howorth, became a photo librarian and editor for WGBH-TV Public Television in Boston, Massachusetts. She then became the original photo editor for Wired Magazine in 1993.^[2]

Community and public service

Before joining the Manhattan Beach School Board in 2003, Howorth was School Site Council President, PTSA Vice President, and Cultural Arts Chair, and Legislative Representative for her sons' school, Robinson Elementary.^[3] In 2003, she was elected to the Manhattan Beach School Board where she served 8 years and was President of the board in 2005 and 2008.^[4] In 2011, she was elected to the Manhattan Beach City Council and served a one-year term as Manhattan Beach Mayor.

Boards and committees

• 2006-2008 City of Manhattan Beach Facilities Strategic Master Plan Steering Committee^[2]
• 2008-2010 City of Manhattan Beach Inaugural Environmental Task Force^[2]

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