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Council confirms Rebecca Avila to Police Commission amid calls for independence
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Rebecca Avila to the Board of Police Commissioners by a 12-0 vote after members pressed the nominee to describe how she would exercise independent judgment from the mayor.
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Rebecca Avila to the Board of Police Commissioners after members sought public assurances that she would exercise independent judgment if appointed.
Council members pressed Avila during the March 20 meeting on whether she would act independently of the mayor. "I had a very brief conversation with the mayor. He simply asked me to work hard," Avila said, adding that she "intends to work very hard and give it my…
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