Community Involvement:
Chairman of the North Valley Family YMCA
New Horizons, Board of Directors
American Diabetes Association, Board of Directors
San Fernando Valley Jaycees, Board of Directors
Providence Holy Cross Hospital , Board of Directors
West Valley Boys and Girls Club, Board of Directors
Executives/Jewish Home for the Aging, Board of Directors
The Winnetka Community Foundation, Board of Directors
Valley Leadership Institute, Honorary Board Member
Devonshire Police Activities League (PALS), Board of Directors
New Directions For Youth, Board of Directors
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter ~ Wildlife and Endangered Species Committee
Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire (SOLID), Honorary Board Member
Topanga Police Youth Board of Advisors
Distinguished Recognition:
Outstanding Young Californian ~ California Jaycees
Father of the Year ~ National Fathers' Day Council
SFV 40 Under 40 Award Recipient ~ San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Volunteer of the Year ~ North Valley Family YMCA
Volunteer of the Year ~ Devonshire Police Activities League Supporter (PALS)
Volunteer of the Year ~ American Diabetes Association
Class President ~ LAPD Police Academy Classes 605 and 706
Hero & Citizen Award ~ Mid Valley Community Police Council
Hero and Legend Recipient ~ Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce
Citizen of the Year Nominee ~ Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Award, Southern California Israeli Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Leaders and Volunteer Award ~ White House
Elected Official's Representative of the Year ~ United Chamber of Commerce
Distinct Honors ~ International Association of Business Communicators
Quality & Productivity Award ~ City of Los Angeles Quality & Productivity Commission
West Hills Neighborhood Council ~ Certificate for Community Appreciation
Legislative & Congressional Recognition:
Awarded Special Recognition for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community from U.S. Representative Henry Waxman
San Fernando Valley Jaycees Certificate of Appreciation for dedication and lasting contribution to the San Fernando Valley
Certificate of Recognition from Speaker of the California State Assembly Robert M. Hertzberg
Commendation from Los Angeles County Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky and Michael D. Antonovich – Metrolink Heroes Award, Mid-Valley Community Police Council, Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County
Legislative Recognition from California State Assembly Member Keith Richman, M.D., in honor of outstanding contributions to communications, public affairs and for the launch of Mitchell Englander’s Los Angeles based Corporation
Certificate of Recognition from California Assemblymember Tony Cardenas, 39th District, in honor of exceptional community spirit and personal dedication to the Valley Leadership Institute
Resolution from California Assembly Speaker Robert M. Hertzberg on the formation of his new enterprise, for unwavering dedication and commitment to the people of Los Angeles and California, and for hard work on both state and local issues
Honorable Recognition from California Assemblymember Cameron Smythe, 38th District, in honor of continuing support of the goals of the Devonshire Police Activity League Supporters and the Los Angeles Police Department
Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community as Member of the Board of Directors of New Directions for Youth, July 19, 2007
recognition at the Mid Valley Community Police Council Luncheon for dedication and selfless acts of bravery and courage for friends, neighbors, and fellow community members in responding to the Chatsworth Metrolink Train Disaster. October 2008
Congratulatory certificate from Councilman Tony Cardenas, 6th District, for receiving Commendatory plaque from the North Valley Family YMCA at Porter Ranch Board of Managers, for dedicated leadership and outstanding support to our youth, families and community
Commendatory plaque from Chatsworth Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, Legends and Heroes Luncheon 2008, in commemoration of heroic efforts on Friday, September 12, 2008 – Metrolink Train Disaster
Certificate of recognition from the San Fernando Valley Jaycees for outstanding contributions to the Chapter and the community as a Charter Member
Certificate of congratulations from LA Councilmembers Nate Holden, 10th District, and Hal Bernson, 12th District, on establishing the new venture as President and CEO, and for working to make the City a better place to work and live
Certificate of recognition from California State Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, 40th District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” from the United Chamber of Commerce
Commendation from Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley in recognition of dedicated community service
Congratulatory certificate from LA Mayor Richard Riordan for successfully graduating from the Valley Leadership Institute
Certificate of recognition from California State Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, 43rd District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award
Certificate of congratulations from LA Councilmember Alex Padilla, 7th District, on establishing and successfully launching another company in the San Fernando Valley
Certificate of Appreciation from US Senator Barbara Boxer in recognition of outstanding accomplishments
Commendatory resolution from the all members of the City of Los Angeles City Council, in recognition for raising millions of dollar to fight diabetes for the American Diabetes Association
Certificate of congratulations from Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, for outstanding accomplishments and making Los Angeles County a better place to live and work
Commendation from all member of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisorsin recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens of Los Angeles County
Congratulatory certificate from L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Controller Laura Chick, City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and Councilmembers Greig Smith, Wendy Greuel, Jack Weiss, Tony Cardenas, Dennis Zine, Tom LaBonge, Richard Alarcon for receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce, and for dedication and commitment to the community and the City of Los Angeles, March 2009
Commendation from Los Angeles County Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, and Michael D. Antonovich, 5th District, in recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens of Los Angeles County, on the occasion of receiving for receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce, March 2009
Certificate of recognition from California State Senator Fran Pavley, 23rd District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce, March 2009
Honorable recognition from California State Assemblymember Cameron Smythe, 38th District, in honor of being selected as a nominee for the 2008 Gill Benjamin Citizen of the Year Award by the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, and for dedicated leadership in serving our community, which has helped make Granada Hills a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family
Legislative Recognition from California State Assemblymember Mike Feuer, 42nd District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce, and for outstanding achievements that bring prosperity to our community and make the San Fernando Valley proud
Recognition from California State Assemblymember Cameron Smythe, 38th District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce, and for dedicated leadership in providing resources for our businesses and our community
Certificate of recognition from L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, in honor of being selected as a nominee for the 2008 “Gill Benjamin Citizen of the Year Award” by the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, and for commitment to the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Valley’s business community
Special Congressional recognition from U.S. Representative Howard Berman, in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community
Legislative Appreciationfrom California Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, 40th District, on being awarded the 2009 Israel Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award, and for volunteer efforts with numerous organizations that enhance the lives of Los Angeles residents every day, particularly our San Fernando Valley residents.
Certificate of Appreciation from California Senator George Ramirez, 17th District, in honor of receiving the “2009 Outstanding Elected Official’s Staff Award” by the United Chamber of Commerce
Congratulatory resolution from LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilman Greig Smith, 12th District, in honor of being selected as a nominee for the 2008 “Gill Benjamin Citizen of the Year Award” by the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, February 2009
Commendatory plaque from the Mid Valley Police Council, for selfless acts of bravery and heroic acts during the Chatsworth Metrolink Train disaster, October 2008
Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter, 2000 PRSA Prism Award, for Healthcare, One-Time Event – the 1999 National Conference on Women
Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter, 2000 PRSA Prism Award, for Public Service Announcement
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He was the architect of the plan that stopped the massive Las Lomas development. A tireless champion for the environment, Mitch has worked to preserve and protect open space and equestrian properties and to acquire new parkland. He helped create the RENEW LA plan, which will end our dependency on landfills while increasing our energy sustainability. Mitch led the effort to protect the North Valley’s vital health and emergency resources by enabling the crucial expansion of Providence Holy Cross Hospital adding 136 new beds and the only LEED Certified hospital in California. He brought together the resources necessary to re-open the Northridge Pool after being closed for 10 years, and helped build the new Devonshire Police Activities League Youth Center providing a much-needed resource for local at-risk-youth. He helped implement business tax reform, and conceived of a plan that led to to the hiring of 254 new LAPD officers without raising taxes.
As a Reserve LAPD Officer, Mitch has gone through the same rigorous hiring and training requirements as full time officers, attending the Los Angeles Police Academy. As a sworn officer, Mitch works in uniform, patrolling and protecting our community. As a Reserve, he has saved taxpayers more than $100,000.
Mitch has always been active in civic, philanthropic, and public safety activities. He currently serves as Chairman of the North Valley Family YMCA and serves on the boards of numerous community organizations including the American Diabetes Association, San Fernando Valley Jaycees, Providence Holy Cross Hospital, West Valley Boys and Girls Club, The Jewish Home for the Aging, Winnetka Community Foundation, Valley Leadership Institute, Devonshire Police Activities League (PALS), New Directions For Youth, New Horizons, Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire (SOLID), and is a member of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Wildlife and Endangered Species Committee.
Prior to entering public service, Mitch was a small business owner. His career accomplishments include helping local businesses expand and guiding community issue campaigns that fought overdevelopment, and prevented the closure of hundreds of Fire Stations throughout Los Angeles County.
Mitch was raised by a single mother who struggled to provide for her three children. His father, a disabled Veteran, left when he was a young boy and an uncle who helped raise him was later killed while being robbed in Canoga Park. Mitch’s sister, a school teacher, suffered permanent brain damage when she was rushed to an emergency room whose doors were locked and wasn’t able to receive medical aid in time. He looked after his sister as she struggled with her condition for 10 years. She later passed away at the young age of 40.
Mitch lives in Granada Hills with his high school sweetheart Jayne, their daughters Lindsey and Lauren, and their two Golden Retrievers. He is a devoted husband and father. In fact, he was recognized as Father of the Year by the National Father’s Day Council - one of his proudest achievements.
Mitchell Englander was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He attended valley public schools and has dedicated his life to public service and to making the Valley a safer and better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Since 2003, Mitch has served as the Chief of Staff to Los Angeles City Councilman Greig Smith, representing the communities of Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, North Hills, Lake Balboa, West Hills, Winnetka, Encino, Canoga Park and Reseda. Mitch has led the ongoing fight to protect our neighborhoods.
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