Her experience includes managing a family-owned retail business . Laura first entered elected office in 1993 when she defeated a 16-year incumbent for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council . Seven months after taking office her district was devastated by the 1994 Northridge earthquake . Chick used the crisis as an opportunity to rebuild , creating what is now a thriving redevelopment zone
1994 Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
Laura Chick