Hispanics dominate elected LA Mayor Karen Bass’ transition advisory panel

Days after being sworn in as mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass announced her transition advisory group, which includes prominent Latin American leaders.

“I am honored to be co-chair of the Karen Bass Transition Team and look forward to working closely with these dedicated Los Angeles residents as we strive to build a more just and inclusive Los Angeles,” said Monica Lozano. , former editor and former president of La Opinión newspaper, who is one of five honorary co-chairs Bass has appointed to accompany her on her transition advisory group.

“Our primary role at this early stage will be to support the mayor’s efforts to bring diverse talent into the administration, which expands opportunities for all residents.”

In the list of honorary presidents, in addition to Monica Lozano, the peasant leader Dolores Huerta, Dominique Ng, Presidentl east-west coast; Steve Soboroff, social activist; and Yvonne Wheeler, president of the Los Angeles County Workers’ Federation.

The team is made up of a wide range of Los Angeles leaders and experts who will also help lay the foundation for long-term success by identifying the most talented individuals for positions in City Hall, City Departments and 49 Boards and Commissions.

The remaining members of the transition advisory group are community leaders with extensive public and private sector experience who will advise Mayor Bass on issues such as housing the homeless, making Los Angeles safer, and empowering every neighborhood.

The list includes Hispanics such as Raul A. Anaya, Marta Arevalo, Rosa Bravo, Maria Brenes, Gus Corona, Castulo de la Rocha, Senator Maria Elena Duraso, Cecilia Estolano, Veronica Flores, Linda Griego, David Huerta, Gloria Medina, former Assemblyman Cindy Montañez, Former Assembly Speakers Fabian Nunez and John Perez, Manuel Pastor, Former Senator Richard Polanco, Sergio Rascon, Alberto Retana, Susana Reyes, Congressman Lucille Royball, Pete Rodriguez, Francisco S. Rodriguez, Maria Salinas, Bambi Salcedo , Elmer Roldan, Miguel Santana, Michele Siqueiros, Jennifer Valdivia, former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Angelica Salas.

CHIRLA leader Angelica Salas is on Mayor-elect Karen Bass’ Transition Team Advisory Committee. (File/View)

“This is an opportunity to consider the needs of the immigrant community and to guide and recommend the new municipal administration,” said Angelica Salas, director of the Coalition for Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA).

He mentioned that the advisory group will present different points of view to the city.

“We’re going to have a meeting next week to see how we’re going to work, and I think we’ll split into teams.”

He felt it was important to represent the immigrant community through CHIRLA.

“You have to remember that 50% of the population of Los Angeles is Hispanic. We need to make sure that we are not invisible on the city’s agenda and that we use services as we pay taxes.”

The CHIRLA leader said they have high hopes that the government led by Bass will create solutions for the community, respect their rights and salaries, and have protection.

“We hope the attention continues and we want to be by the mayor’s side to work for the good of our community.”

solutions for the homeless

The mayor-elect appointed Mercedes Marquez to lead the Department of Housing and Homelessness.

“The people of Los Angeles have given a clear order for change and urgency, especially for the homeless, and we will be ready for that on day one,” Bass said.

“Mercedes Marquez will report directly to me as she leads our work to move people into homes, build housing, implement the ULA measure, and protect tenants from homelessness.”

He added that Mercedes’ experience in previous city halls, the city’s Department of Housing, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development; and in the private sector makes her the right person to spearhead the whole-of-government approach needed to address our homelessness crisis.

Mercedes said she is honored to have the mayor-elect’s trust and is fully motivated by her strategy and willingness to lead one of the city’s biggest challenges.

“We will lead and also engage partners from government, the private sector and the community because when we face a crisis that affects us all, we must all come together to solve it.”

Bass will be sworn in as mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, November 11th. He will be sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris.

The opening ceremony will take place in front of City Hall at the Spring Street entrance. It will be Monday, December 12, when Bass begins his term as mayor.

Author: Aracely Martinez Ortega
Source: La Opinion

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