Background
Simon, Renee Blatt was born on March 25, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Irving and Fanny (Miller) Blatt.
Simon, Renee Blatt was born on March 25, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Irving and Fanny (Miller) Blatt.
Bachelor, Adelphi University, 1947. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1949. Master of Library Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966.
Director medical library, Comty. Hospital, Long Beach, California, 1966-1972; elected member, City Council, Long Beach, 1972-1978; professor public administration, California State University, Long Beach, 1978-1980; deputy director transportation, Southern California Association Govts., Los Angeles, 1980-1987; president, Institute Management Communications, Long Beach, since 1987. Board directors Florida Highway Patrol, Fitness and Health Promotion Foundation, Long Beach, Cryptography Research Inc Foundation.
Member, past vice-chair Redevelopment Agency, Long Beach, since 1988. Board directors Housing Development Corporation, Long Beach, since 1991, International City Theater, Long Beach, since 1992, Long Beach Symphony Guild, 1994-1995, finance secretary. Board directors Long Beach Heritage Coalition, 1989-1990, president.
Member American Society Public Administration (board directors, secretary 1991-1992), California Elected Women's Association for Education and Research (founding member), Soroptimist International (director community service 1993).
Married Harry J. Simon, March 22, 1949 (deceased October 1977). Children: Joel, Amy Simon Weiner, Matthew.