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Council committee approves mayoral appointments and reappointments to Workforce Development Board
Summary
The committee approved mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Workforce Development Board, including business and nonprofit representatives, and noted the board oversees federal workforce funds.
The Los Angeles City Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved the mayor's recommended appointments and reappointments to the Workforce Development Board.
Mark Lockheim, chairman and CEO of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, introduced himself as a business representative candidate and described his experience in manufacturing and workforce partnerships. Armando Losa, executive director of the Miguel Contreras Foundation, and Victor Reyes, a union representative and instructor at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, also spoke briefly about their backgrounds and interest in serving on the board.
Committee members thanked candidates for their willingness to serve and apologized for offensive remarks made during the public comment period before proceeding. Committee staff said the Workforce Development Board oversees federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds and other workforce investments; committee materials indicated the board helps oversee more than $50 million in public funds annually.
A motion to approve the mayor's recommendations for the workforce board appointments was seconded and passed by roll call. The vote was recorded as: Councilman Curran Price, aye; Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez, yes; Councilmember Hidalgo, yes; Councilmember Nazarian, aye; Councilwoman Tracy Park, yes. The item was approved and new appointees were thanked for their willingness to serve.
