Candidate for
Mayor; City of Los Angeles

Yehuda "YJ" Draiman

Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles 2013

YJ Draiman is the lead elected official for the Northridge East Neighborhood Council + NENC, he is also the liaison between the NENC and LADWP. As an Energy Efficiency Advocate YJ Draiman is known for his advancement in implementing Energy efficiency, Renewable energy and Water conservation in the Los Angeles Area. YJ Draiman is promoting his platform of Made in America to bring back to the city of Los Angeles a strong industrial base, increase employment, strengthen education and reduce government and implement fiscal responsibility.

YJ Draiman ran for Los Angeles City Council in 2009. He was sworn in as an elected member of NENC, Los Angeles in April 2010 and was re-elected in 2012. YJ Draiman brings to the NENC Office a unique combination of government, business and community leadership experience. He is also a member of The Northridge Vision Committee.

A recent ambitious goal by YJ Draiman is to create in Los Angeles an innovative renewable energy zone approach which will create tens of thousands of new jobs with billions in investments over the next 5-10 years.

YJ Draiman is a former Real Estate developer with over 20 year's experience; he has worked extensively in gentrifying neighborhoods. YJ Draiman has vast experience in the deregulation of Utilities and implementing energy and water conservation. He is an Energy Efficiency expert for over 25 years as well as an Alternative Energy authority and a Telecommunications auditor. YJ Draiman has been working in the Energy and the Utility markets for over 20 years. In January 1996 he was asked to run for U.S. Senate, but he declined. YJ Draiman is currently working on his PHD in energy conservation.

YJ Draiman participated with the Utility Commission in protecting citizens from increased tariffs, where he championed projects offering opportunities for job creation, economic development, and social services for the less fortunate.

YJ Draiman lives in Northridge and is married to Miriam Draiman. They have two sons, David who is a professional singer with a popular rock band and Benjamin who is a clinical researcher as well as vocalist/musician.

YJ Draiman - Energy, Utility & Telecom Development Specialist provides expertise in all sectors of the energy and utility industry. Over 20 years experience. Specializing in: ESCO + Energy Service Co., Energy Audit, Telecom audit, Utility bills audit and review for refunds and/or better rates + including tax refunds, Energy procurement, Demand Side Management, Power Factor Correction, Peak shaver, Energy Predominant Use Study, Energy Efficiency review and implementation, Building envelope analysis, Insulation, Renewable Energy, Lighting Retrofit, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Geothermal energy, Fuel-Cell, Thermal imaging, Rainwater harvesting, gray water utilization. Energy conservation and Water conservation methods, Energy and telecom audit and procurement, ERV and indoor pollution control, etc. commissioning new buildings and mechanical systems, Landscape design for energy efficiency. Rebates & tax credits. Property Assessed Clean Energy PACE Programs loans. "Various grant and stimulus money such as ARRA funding has provided billions of dollars for MUSH (municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals) Currently working on my PHD in Energy Conservation.