Konstantine Anthony (born 1981) is an American politician and former actor, serving as a member of the Burbank City Council since 2020. Anthony served as the city's mayor from December 2022 to December 2023.
Career
During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Anthony came out in favor of the WGA and appeared multiple times on their picket lines, alongside other elected officials. Outside of elected office, Anthony is involved with a number of social justice organizations. As a self-identified autistic person, he has been part of the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities since 2018, and is a member of the Domestic Violence Task Force. He previously served on the Burbank Transportation Commission from 2017 to 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, which endorsed him in his run for Burbank City Council.
In March 2023, Anthony announced his campaign for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, challenging Republican incumbent Kathryn Barger. Anthony placed third in the 2024 primary, receiving 11.42% of the vote.
Endorsements In the 2024 United States Senate election in California, Anthony initially endorsed U.S. representative Adam Schiff. In October 2023, Anthony withdrew his endorsement after Schiff released a statement in support of Israel's "right to defend itself" during the Gaza war. On December 11, 2023, Anthony endorsed Schiff's opponent in the race, Rep. Barbara Lee.
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