Los Angeles, CA [January 6, 2026] — Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 have elected a new slate of titled officers to lead the union into its next chapter. Marc Sazer will assume the Presidency, with John Acosta returning as Vice President and Gail Kruvand continuing in her role as Secretary/Treasurer. All three officers ran unopposed.
The next General Election for the AFM Local 47 Executive Board, Hearing Board, and AFM Convention Delegates takes place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Nominations will be called for:
President (1)
Vice President (1)
Secretary/Treasurer (1)
Trustees (3)
Directors (6)
Hearing Board (7)
AFM Convention Delegates (3)
First Alternate Delegate (1)
and Second Alternate Delegate (1) Continue reading
Congratulations to all candidates and members who participated in the 2018 Local 47 General Election: Continue reading
The next AFM Local 47 General Election takes place Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Local 47 headquarters, 3220 Winona Ave. in Burbank.
Eligible voters may request a Vote By Mail Absentee Ballot by downloading the form at afm47.org/election and sending it directly to the California Elections Company. DO NOT SEND THE FORM TO LOCAL 47. Please be sure to allow ample time to send in your request, receive your absentee ballot by mail, and send it off to arrive at the Burbank P.O. box no later than Dec.11, at 9 a.m. when all absentee ballots will be collected by the Election Board. Continue reading
