Born at Edwards Air Force base, Steve Knight has called the Antelope Valley his home almost his entire life. Steve has a storied history to this community that is unique to the Antelope Valley, he has served his country, protected our values and demonstrated true leadership in our community.

Shortly after graduating from Palmdale High School, Steve served in the U.S. Army completing his training in Fort Knox, Kentucky and stationed in Friedberg, Germany

After completing his military service, Steve went on to become a police officer with the LAPD where he has been an officer for over 16 years. Currently Steve is assigned to the Devonshire division in north San Fernando Valley. In 1995 Steve was selected to join the Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) team to combat street gangs.

In 2005 Steve brought his conservative community values to the Palmdale City Council when he was elected, receiving the most votes of the 9 candidates in the election.

Steve’s history of public service has served him well on the city council. As a city councilman, Steve kept his strict policy against tax increases and wasteful spending in local government. Steve continues to be an advocate for stiff penalties for criminals.

With his law enforcement background, Steve has been instrumental in the development of many innovative crime-fighting programs for the City of Palmdale and authored legislation to make our families safer..

As a member of the State Assembly, Steve sits on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Housing and Community Development Committees. He was also the Vice Chair of the Local Government Committee and currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Utilities and Commerce Committee.