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Paul Krekorian Named Chairman of Valley Council of Governments

Today Councilmember Paul Krekorian was selected to lead the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments, a coalition of representatives from the County of Los Angeles and cities of Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Clarita and San Fernando.  

In accepting the position, Krekorian said the Council of Governments would focus its attention on significant transportation and economic development priorities that broadly impact the Valley and its residents.

Councilmember Krekorian was nominated for the chairmanship by County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. The vote in support of Krekorian, who is also the chairman of the L.A. City Council's Budget and Finance Committee, was unanimous.

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“I am honored to assume the chairmanship of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. The challenges facing our communities are best addressed through the coordinated efforts of all of the government entities that represent the Valley,” Councilmember Paul Krekorian said. 

“Increasing mobility, and spurring broad and sustainable economic growth in the Valley, while preserving the character of our neighborhoods, will require forward-looking cooperation among Valley cities and the County. While we may not always have complete unity of interests, we certainly can find consensus about the most pressing, Valley-wide priorities on transportation, jobs creation and planning issues.  I look forward to working with all of the elected representatives and stakeholders throughout the Valley in identifying and implementing long-term strategies for improving our economy and our quality of life."

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The SFVCOG was established in 2010 to develop and implement policies and plans to address the unique needs of the greater San Fernando Valley region, including transportation, environmental and planning issues. The board meets bimonthly to discuss coordination of government programs while working to provide recommendations and solutions to problems of common and general regional concern. 

The Council of Governments consists of the two County Supervisors and seven Los Angeles City Councilmembers whose districts encompass the Valley, as well as one councilmember from each of the City Councils of Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando and Santa Clarita.

Councilmember Paul Krekorian represents Los Angeles' Second Council District, which includes the east San Fernando Valley. His website is cd2.lacity.org, where you can sign up for news updates or visit him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) or Facebook.


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