Roos, Mike

Michael Roos was born on August 6, 1945 in Memphis, but later moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University where he earned a B.A. in political science in 1967. Roos then accepted a National Institute of Child Health Fellowship to study aging and public administration at the University of Southern California where he graduated in 1970 with a master's degree in Public Administration. Roos settled in the Los Angeles community of Silver Lake, the area which he would represent his entire legislative career. In 1977 Roos joined the California legislature, representing one of the most diverse districts in California--the 46th Assembly District--where over 23 languages are spoken within its boundaries. This area encompasses the communities of Silver Lake, Mid-Wilshire, East Hollywood, Griffith Park, Los Feliz, Westlake, MacArthur Park, Pico-Union, portions of Echo Park, and portions of Downtown.

From the description of Mike Roos papers, 1977-1990. (Loyola Marymount University). WorldCat record id: 49255114