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Residents press supervisors on McLaren Hall demolition, water contaminants and an unreleased trafficking report
Summary
Multiple public commenters raised concerns about the demolition of McLaren Hall without notice, alleged hexavalent chromium in local drinking water, discrimination and LA Care issues, and called for release of a trafficking-prevention report related to major sporting events.
During general public comment, several residents and stakeholders pressed the board for explanations and action on separate, substantive concerns.
Peter Verrant, who identified himself as a survivor of McLaren Hall, said Supervisor Solis’s office had promised advance notice before demolition of the site on 02/03/2025 but that demolition occurred without warning. "McLaren Hall was demolished without notice," Verrant said, and he asked supervisors for an explanation and an apology, saying survivors had wanted to witness the demolition as part of closure.
A separate caller reported that residents in portions of Lancaster and nearby regions received notices indicating their drinking water contains hexavalent chromium (chromium‑6) above the maximum contaminant level; the caller described carcinogenic health concerns and asked the board to involve the Los Angeles County Water District.
Other callers included a long-time LA Care stakeholder who alleged discrimination by staff, and a Loyola Law student, Amada Otero, representing the Sunita Jain Anti‑Trafficking Initiative, who urged the board to publicize a report prepared for FIFA and LA28 on preventing trafficking related to major sporting events and to pursue six recommended strategies outlined in the report.
Several callers asked for follow-up from supervisors or county staff; the transcript records the claims but does not show direct staff responses or formal commitments to investigate during the meeting. The board closed public comment and moved to adjourn.
