Linda Briskman - Brief Biography

The honorable Linda J. Briskman was elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in March, 2001 and is currently serving as vice mayor. Prior to being elected as a councilmember, she was a City Commissioner for 11 years. Mrs. Briskman was on the Beverly Hills Planning Commission Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning Agency from 1996 to 2001 and was chairperson in 1998. She was a member of the Traffic and Parking Commission from 1992 to 1996 and chairperson in 1996; a member of the Solicitations Advisory Commission from 1990 to 1992; and served as co-chairperson of the City's Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

Vice Mayor Briskman is a retired business executive with a 30-year professional career in the apparel industry. She has provided an active leadership role in many business, educational, civic, cultural and philanthropic organizations and groups.

Mrs. Briskman served as president of The Maple Counseling Center in 1999 and 2000; and as past president and chairperson of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. Along with these outstanding organizations, the Briskman Family is especially proud to have been among the founding donors of the Crisis Response Team of TMCC. Additionally they support the efforts of the Beverly Hills Firemen's Association, The Beverly Hills Police Officers Association and many other local and national charitable organizations.

Vice Mayor Briskman and her husband, Gary, have resided in Beverly Hills for 25 years and have two children who attended El Rodeo and Beverly Hills High School. Daughter Brandi, class of 1990 lives in West Hollywood and has a career in interior design and fashion. Daughter Ashley, class of 2001 currently attends Pitzer College.