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LA Mayor Bass has skipped more than half of LAHSA board meetings
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points She appointed herself to the board in late 2023 and has since missed a significant number of meetings. A recent analysis of meeting records shows that Mayor Karen Bass has a poor attendance record on a key commission.
A recent analysis of meeting records shows that Mayor Karen Bass has a poor attendance record on a key commission. She appointed herself to the board in late 2023 and has since missed a significant number of meetings. The mayor's attendance has been tracked over the past three years, revealing a pattern of absences.
Further details on her attendance record are available, including the total number of meetings missed. This information provides insight into the mayor's involvement with the commission, which plays a crucial role in addressing homelessness.
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Category: government Published: August 24, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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