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City Council confirms appointment to Recreation and Park Commission after debate over diversity
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-0 on June 8 to confirm the mayor's nominee to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners despite concerns from some council members about the commission's racial, gender and geographic balance.
The Los Angeles City Council on June 8 voted 11-0 to confirm the mayor's nomination of Mike Medevoy to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners after a debate in which several council members criticized the commission's lack of diversity.
Councilmember Padilla, who moved the confirmation, said concerns raised in committee had been addressed and that the nominee's short, interim term made confirmation appropriate so the commission could continue its business. "My statement today is this, I believe most of…
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