"Point of entry"
Aug. 7: The Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force discusses the elected executive and constituent services
"We didn't even know how to get into this building"
Aug. 17: The Task Force heard from community and city leaders who are anxious about losing the access to county government they currently have through the Board of Supervisors.
"Friday afternoon massacre"
Aug. 12: The Governance Reform Task Force discusses Measure G's requirement to post agendas 120 hours in advance of board meetings
Hot August nights (and afternoons)
Los Angeles County's Governance Reform Task Force is marching through seven August sessions to prepare for a Sept. 9 vote on recommendations for the new elected County Executive office.
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