Jill Kline serves as Councilmember Blumenfield’s Economic Development Deputy and is responsible for supporting the Councilmember’s efforts to encourage responsible economic development and job creation in a manner consistent with his vision and respect for the District’s diverse communities. Jill previously served with the City of Los Angeles as a Field Deputy for Council District 5. She's also worked as the Chief of Staff for a State Senator in Missouri and as the Communications Manager for the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Jill has a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Missouri.