Votes at a glance: council confirms reappointments, approves settlements
April 03, 2026 | Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
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The Los Angeles City Council on July 28 recorded votes on multiple personnel reappointments, several ordinances and two legal settlements.
Reappointments and appointments approved by roll call included:
- Miss Lisa Spec — reappointed to the Board of Parks and Recreation (11 yes).
- Theodore Stein — reappointed to the Board of Harbor Commissioners (10 yes, 1 no).
- Suzanne Samson — reappointed to the Board of Transportation Commissioners (11 yes).
- Gary Park — appointed to the Board of Taxi Cab Commissioners (11 yes).
- Thomas J. Gilmore — reappointed to the Los Angeles Homeless Authority (11 yes).
Legal settlements approved after an executive session:
- Item 40A: authorized the City Attorney to expend $140,000 in settlement (approved by roll call, 12 yes).
- Item 40B: authorized the City Attorney to expend $240,000 in settlement (approved by roll call, 12 yes).
Other business: ordinances 1, 2, 10 and 11 were adopted by roll call (12 yes). The council also agreed to referrals and continuances on several agenda items and adjourned after offering memorials.
Reappointments and appointments approved by roll call included:
- Miss Lisa Spec — reappointed to the Board of Parks and Recreation (11 yes).
- Theodore Stein — reappointed to the Board of Harbor Commissioners (10 yes, 1 no).
- Suzanne Samson — reappointed to the Board of Transportation Commissioners (11 yes).
- Gary Park — appointed to the Board of Taxi Cab Commissioners (11 yes).
- Thomas J. Gilmore — reappointed to the Los Angeles Homeless Authority (11 yes).
Legal settlements approved after an executive session:
- Item 40A: authorized the City Attorney to expend $140,000 in settlement (approved by roll call, 12 yes).
- Item 40B: authorized the City Attorney to expend $240,000 in settlement (approved by roll call, 12 yes).
Other business: ordinances 1, 2, 10 and 11 were adopted by roll call (12 yes). The council also agreed to referrals and continuances on several agenda items and adjourned after offering memorials.
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