L.A. City Council Delays Mayoral Appointee to LAHSA Commission

Attorney Doug Mirell, who helped the ACLU of Southern California sue the city over its treatment of homeless residents is having a hard time getting approved by the Los Angeles City Council to be on the LAHSA Commission. At today’s vote, he was one vote shy of approval.

That means they will be re-considering his appointment to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority commission next Tuesday. The four councilmembers who voted against him were: Jan Perry, Greig Smith, Bernard Parks, and Dennis Zine.

Another mayoral nominee, Rebecca Avila who serves on the ACLU board, was approved.

ACLU Executive Director, Ramona Ripston, is up for approval next week, as well.