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Development
April 7, 2026

The ERNC was established to connect stakeholders to City Hall. We are an advisory group that advocates on a wide range of policy issues affecting Eagle Rockers daily such as land use, housing, homelessness, public safety, sustainability, transportation and business development.

Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Regular Meeting (Occidental Documenters)

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Clay Carson

Los Angeles

Politics
March 24, 2026

The Charter Reform Commission was established by Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles City Council in August 2024. The Commission is tasked with reviewing the City Charter and developing recommendations for amendments and revisions for consideration by the City Council and Mayor.

Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission Charter Reform Commission Meeting (CSULA Documenters)

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Darren Boodaghian

Los Angeles

Criminal Justice
March 18, 2026

The purpose of the CPAB is to provide advice to the Area Commanding Officer regarding decreasing the incidence and fear of crime in the community, as well as to provide community members with a voice in the policing of their communities.

Los Angeles Police Department Community Police Advisory Board (Hollenbeck)

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Andrew Lopez

Los Angeles

Public Safety
March 17, 2026

The purpose of the GPNC shall be to represent the interests of the Glassell Park community and to provide a forum to engage all Stakeholders in identifying community concerns, problems and resources and to develop solutions.

Glassell Park Neighborhood Council Regular Meeting (Occidental Documenters)

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Diana Trutia

Los Angeles

Development
March 5, 2026

Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) is an all-volunteer board and your connection to Los Angeles City elected officials and departments. Our council is made up of local community members who are elected by the community we serve.

Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Regular Meeting (Occidental Documenters)

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Samhita Krishnan

Los Angeles

Housing
March 12, 2026

The Transportation Commission has a number of duties and responsibilities under the LA Administrative Code authorized by the City Council.

Los Angeles Department of Transportation Transportation Commission

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Maylin Tu

Los Angeles

Transportation
Feb. 26, 2026

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, commonly known as Metro, consists of several Board Members, who set policy, coordinate, plan, fund, build, and operate transit services and transportation programs throughout Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Regular Meeting

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Will Fischer

Los Angeles

Politics
March 4, 2026

The Charter Reform Commission was established by Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles City Council in August 2024. The Commission is tasked with reviewing the City Charter and developing recommendations for amendments and revisions for consideration by the City Council and Mayor.

Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission Town Hall Study Session: final recommendations

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Darren Boodaghian

Los Angeles

Development
March 2, 2026

The Pico Union Neighborhood Council (PUNC) consists of 15 community members who live, work, or own property within the boundaries of Pico Union. PUNC’s goal is to continually improve the neighborhood by making it a better and safer place to live.

Pico Union Neighborhood Council General Board Meeting

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May Alomari

Los Angeles

Criminal Justice
Feb. 3, 2026

The Board of Police Commissioners serves as the head of the Los Angeles Police Department, functioning like a corporate board of directors, setting policies for the Department and overseeing its operations.

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting

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James Archer

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