Council File 25-1200-S54 - LA Council Tracker

Timeline

November 12, 2025

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Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 10-28-25

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What is Being Proposed?

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve and confirm the Mayor's appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Board of Library Commissioners. This is a standard appointment confirmation process.

Key Details

Fabian Renee Wesson would serve a term ending June 30, 2027, and currently resides in Council District 10. The appointee has submitted a required Financial Disclosure Statement, though their background check is still pending. No community impact statement was submitted. The committee voted in favor (2 yes votes, 1 absent) on October 28, 2025.

Current Board Composition

The appointment would result in a Board of Library Commissioners with the following composition: 0 male members, 1 non-binary member, and 3 female members. This suggests the board prioritizes gender diversity.

Deadline and Impact

The Council must act by November 12, 2025 to approve this appointment. Library Commissioners oversee the Los Angeles Public Library system, so this appointment affects library policy and management decisions that impact all residents who use city library services.

Report from Mayor dated 9-29-25

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What is Being Proposed

Mayor Karen Bass is asking the Los Angeles City Council to confirm the appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Board of Library Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2027. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the departure of Hiram Sims.

Why

The Board of Library Commissioners provides governance and oversight for the Los Angeles Public Library system. The Mayor certifies that Ms. Wesson is "especially qualified by reason of training and experience" for this position and that the appointment is made "solely in the interest of the City."

Key Details

Ms. Wesson is an African American female resident of Council District 10 (South Los Angeles) and a registered voter in Los Angeles. She holds an Associate Arts degree in Business Administration and previously served as Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Public Advisor at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (2016-2020), where she managed the Environmental Justice Program. She also has extensive experience in California state government as a principal consultant to multiple state senators and legislators. She currently serves on the California Science Center State Board of Directors and has held past positions with the LA Memorial Coliseum Commission.

Impact and Next Steps

If confirmed, Ms. Wesson would join four other commissioners representing different Los Angeles districts. The City Council must confirm this appointment. Ms. Wesson must complete required steps including background checks, ethics filings (Form 700), and attend committee hearings before the full Council vote and oath of office.