Council confirms Dominica Lynch as general manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously confirmed Dominica Lynch as general manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument on Wednesday, voting 15-0 to approve the appointment.

The appointment is intended to guide the historic El Pueblo marketplace’s recovery and programming. In brief remarks to the council, Lynch said she hopes to “tap into” the site’s past vibrancy and make it “a place of belonging.” She said her 25 years of coalition-building and fundraising experience — including work at the Aspen Institute — prepared her to lead efforts to increase visitation and private support.

Councilmember Eunisses Jurado, the Arts, Parks, Library and Community Enrichment Committee chair, introduced Lynch and urged colleagues to support the nomination. Lynch thanked Jurado and other committee members for a “really thoughtful, committee review” and said she looks forward to partnering with merchants, cultural leaders and community stakeholders.

Lynch asked councilmembers to increase personal engagement with El Pueblo, urging members to “please, please, 1 day a month, come break bread with us” and to bring guests so each district can reestablish ties to the site. She also highlighted timelines connected to upcoming large events and said staff are preparing for those demands.

The council opened and closed the roll and recorded 15 ayes on the confirmation vote.

The appointment gives Lynch authority to manage day-to-day operations of El Pueblo subject to existing municipal rules and the oversight of the Pueblo commissioners and the council. Lynch said fundraising and partnership-building will be priorities; she did not provide specific dollar figures or a hiring timeline during her remarks.

The council then proceeded to other consent and calendar items.