Iconic Los Angeles politician Sheila Kuehl has been working for 73 years.
At age 81, the diminutive but outspoken Third District Supervisor Kuehl says it’s about time she adds free time to her lengthy resume. So she’s retiring.
“I started work when I was 8 years old as an actor. I’ve been working for 73 years. I think I’ve had enough of work life,” she said during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 23. She retires on Dec. 5 from her job as one of five members of the powerful Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.