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Parents urge council to keep Jim Gilliam childcare director; Councilmember Ridley Thomas promises follow-up
Summary
Multiple parents asked the Los Angeles City Council to prevent the transfer of Carol McAllister, director of the Jim Gilliam Childcare Center; Councilmember Ridley Thomas said he would investigate and meet with parents by Monday.
A group of parents and community members asked the Los Angeles City Council during public comment to keep Carol McAllister as director of the Jim Gilliam Childcare Center at Baldwin Hills Village. Speakers described McAllister as a long-serving director who helped families, expanded the program and secured grants.
Speakers told the council McAllister has led the center for more than eight…
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