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Council confirms Dean Hansel to Information Technology board; members press for faster 3-1-1 rollout and broader digital access
Summary
The council confirmed Dean Hansel to the Board of Information Technology Commissioners; members used the confirmation hearing to press priorities including accelerating the 3-1-1 call system, expanding internet access for neighborhood councils, and exploring visual tools like virtual reality to aid public engagement.
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Dean Hansel to the Board of Information Technology Commissioners after a committee recommendation that the nominee was prepared to provide leadership on the city’s technological infrastructure.
Councilmembers used the confirmation hearing to question Hansel and to emphasize priorities for the new board. Councilmember Garcetti asked about progress on the city’s planned 3-1-1 system. Hansel replied that the project was “way behind schedule” and said it would…
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