FROMMER BIDS FAREWELL
By Anthony Kim

Burbank Leader, CA
Dec 2 2006

Dario Frommer, who terms out today after six years of service, says
he’ll find work in the private sector.

GLENDALE – Assemblyman Dario Frommer made merry with friends and
co-workers Wednesday night at the Alex Theatre, celebrating the end
of his six years of service in the state legislature.

"It’s great to see a lot of our friends," Frommer said.

"It’s really nice to see a lot of people you know and have a lot
of fun."

Hoover High School’s jazz band performed an eclectic mix of music as
a crowd socialized in the outside patio.

Many familiar faces made appearances to meet Frommer in his final
major event as the Assembly Majority Leader.

"It’s been a very nice celebration of the six years of service Dario
has given to the state," State Sen. Jack Scott said.

Paul Krekorian, who will be replacing Frommer following a swearing-in
ceremony Monday, said he was enjoying the atmosphere and looking
forward to his new position.

"I’m going to meet with Dario to discuss transitioning as seamlessly
as possible for the constituents," he said. advertisement

After representing the 43rd Assembly District for the maximum of three
two-year terms, the assemblyman is taking a break from public service.

"I have a young family," he said.

"I enjoyed [being assemblyman], but it’s very demanding."

He has not yet decided what he will do for a living, but for now it
will be in the private sector, Frommer said.

His departure had created a mood around his Glendale office of a
blend of poignancy and bustle.

"The packing has been chaotic," staff member Narine Zardarian said.

Zardarian is moving on to become the community-relations director
for the Armenian Assembly of America.

"It’s very bittersweet," she said. "This was the best job I ever had,
I can honestly say."

Most of the staff have found jobs working for elected officials or
the public sector, Frommer said.

"We ensured that everyone pretty much has a place to land," he said.

Frommer’s staff will not have a problem moving onto better positions,
said Chief of Staff Dan Reeves.

"You’re judged by who you work for," he said.

Some politicians only go through the motions, he said. Their staffers
have to be exceptional to find other positions.

"Then there are people like Dario, who is a political animal,"
Reeves said.

"He’s young and energetic."

Working for the assemblyman has turned staffers like Zenay Loera on
to politics.

"It’s probably the most important type of job, whether it be working
for the city … or an elected official," she said.

Loera started out as a volunteer six years ago, going door to door
campaigning for Frommer. She will be moving onto work for Los Angeles
councilmember Jose Huizar in six weeks. "Everyone is getting a little
bit sad," Frommer said.

"It’s their last days working for me, but we’re working right up to
the end."