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News of Venice, CA and Marina del Rey CA

CD11 Council Seat Forum/Debate Monday, 27 February

Councilman Mike Bonin and candidates Robin Rudisill and Mark Ryavec will answer questions at the forum Monday, February 27, 6:30 pm at Windward School, 11350 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. This event will have live-streaming on Facebook (www.facebook.com/WRACforLA). Mark Ryavec, who had a commitment conflict, will have prerecorded answers to questions presented.

This forum is sponsored by the Westside Regional Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (WRAC), which is a cooperative regional council made up of Neighborhood and Community Councils on the Westside of Los Angeles. The forum will be moderated by Doug Fitzimmons, chair of WRAC, and will consist of questions and answers with comment cards.

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Ezra Gale Appointed Senior Planner

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Ezra Gale was appointed Senior Planner for Council District 11 by Councilman Mike Bonin.

“I look forward to working with the community, please reach out if you’d like to chat,” Ezra told Venice Update. “I am a big fan of Venice.” He can be reached at: ezra.gale@lacity.org.

“He will work with residents to ensure neighborhood-friendly development on the Westside,” according to Council District “Meet Ezra Gale.” “Also, in conjunction with Mike’s Planning Team and District Staff, he will be used to promote sustainable, neighborhood-friendly and transit-oriented development.”

Ezra received his B.A. in political science with a minor in public policy from UCLA and J.D. from UC Hastings, where he concentrated in local government law. While attending law school Ezra clerked for two federal judges and the Oakland City Attorney, where he worked on municipal code updates in the administrative law department. Prior to joining the CD 11 team, Ezra was the Director of Government Affairs for Building Industry, where he worked on a broad range of legislative and government relations issues relating to housing and development.

In his spare time, Ezra serves on the Urban Council of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and the Land Use Committee of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council.