Richard Hershel Bloom (born June 22, 1953) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 50th Assembly District, which encompasses West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Agoura Hills, Malibu, Topanga, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park, and Hollywood. Bloom is a member of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, he was Mayor of Santa Monica and served on the Santa Monica City Council for 13 years.