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Council confirms mayoral nomination of Carla Ramos to Community Urban Forestry Advisory Committee
Summary
The council confirmed Mayor's nominee Carla Ramos as the principal representative for District 7 on the Community Urban Forestry Advisory Committee; the nominee spoke about urban forestry priorities, equity and community outreach.
The Los Angeles City Council approved the mayor's nomination of Carla Ramos to serve as the principal representative for Council District 7 on the Community Urban Forestry Advisory Committee.
After the nomination was read into the record, the council asked the nominee to introduce themself. A speaker who identified themself as Carlos Ramos spoke about long experience working on urban forestry and community partnerships in the San Fernando Valley and said the work focuses on planting trees, reducing heat disparities and supporting disadvantaged neighborhoods. The nominee emphasized the need for equitable distribution of trees and community engagement in grant applications and project implementation.
A councilmember moved the nomination forward and the council approved the appointment by roll call. Members commented that urban forestry investments improve air quality, reduce heat and require ongoing community outreach to be effective.
The appointment was confirmed; the nominee will serve as the District 7 representative to the committee and work on urban forestry priorities in the district.
