LAFCO is composed of 9 members and 6 alternates. Commissioners are appointed to 4-year terms and until the appointment and qualification of a successor.

 
Voting Member Alternate Member Appointing Authority
County of Los Angeles
The Honorable
HOLLY MITCHELL

SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL


Supervisor Mitchell is the elected Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles 2nd Supervisorial District. Supervisor Mitchell was first elected to the County Board of Supervisors in 2020. She was appointed to LAFCO by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2020. Her current term on the Commission expires on May 2, 2022.
(Term expires May 2, 2022)

The Honorable
KATHRYN BARGER

SUPERVISOR KATHRYN BARGER


Supervisor Barger is the elected Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles 5th Supervisorial District. Supervisor Barger was first elected to the County Board of Supervisors in 2016. She was appointed to LAFCO by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2016. Her current term on the Commission expires on May 6, 2024.
(Term expires May 6, 2024)
The Honorable
HILDA SOLIS

SUPERVISOR HILDA SOLIS


Supervisor Solis is the elected supervisor for the County of Los Angeles 1st Supervisorial District. Supervisor Solis was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2014. She was appointed to the Commission by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2021. Her current term on the Commission expires on May 5, 2025.
(Term expires May 5, 2025)
Appointed by the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
City of Los Angeles
The Honorable
JOHN LEE

JOHN LEE


John Lee is the councilman for the City of Los Angeles 12th District. He was first elected to the City Council in 2019. He was appointed to LAFCO in 2022. His current term expires on May 4, 2026.
(Term expires May 4, 2026)




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Appointed by the
Council President of the Los Angeles City Council
Cities in Los Angeles County
The Honorable
MARGARET FINLAY

COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET FINLAY


Councilmember Finlay is an elected member of the City Council in the City of Duarte. She was first elected to the Duarte City Council in 1990. She was first appointed to LAFCO by the City Selection Committee in 2005, and was most recently re-appointed in 2021. Her current term on the Comission expires on May 5, 2025.
(Term expires May 5, 2025)

The Honorable
JOHN MIRISCH

COUNCILMEMBER JOHN MIRISCH


Councilmember John A. Mirisch is an elected member of the City Council in the City of Beverly Hills. Councilmember Mirisch was first elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in 2009. He was appointed to LAFCO by the City Selection Committee in 2018. His current term on the Commission expires on May 2, 2022.
(Term expires May 2, 2022)
The Honorable
MIKE DAVITT

COUNCILMEMBER MIKE DAVITT


Mike Davitt is an elected member of the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge. He was first elected to the La Cañada Flintridge City Council in 2011. He was appointed to the Commission by the City Selection Committee in 2021. His current term on the Commission expires on May 1, 2023.
(Term expires May 1, 2023)
 Appointed by the
City Selection Committee
Independent Special Districts
The Honorable
DONALD DEAR

DIRECTOR DONALD DEAR


Director Dear is an elected member for Division 5 on the Board of Directors of the West Basin Municipal Water District in the South Bay. Director Dear was first elected to the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors in 2000, and previously served 18 years as Mayor and 9 years on the City Council of Gardena. He was appointed to LAFCO by the Independent Special District Selection Committee in 2004. His current term on the Comission expires on May 6, 2024. He was first appointed to LAFCO by the Independent Special District Selection Committee in 2004, and was most recently re-appointed in 2021. His current term as First Vice Chair expires in September of 2021.
(Term expires May 6, 2024)

The Honorable
EDWARD GLADBACH

DIRECTOR EDWARD GLADBACH


Director Gladbach is currently a board member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, created by Senate Bill 634. Formerly Director Gladbach served on the board of the Castaic Lake Water Agency for 32 years. He was appointed to LAFCO by the Independent Special District Selection Committee in 2001. His current term on the Commission expires May 4, 2026. He was first appointed to LAFCO by the Independent Special District Selection Committee in 2001, and was most recently re-appointed in 2018. His current term as Chair expires in September of 2021.
(Term expires May 4, 2026)
The Honorable
MEL MATTHEWS

DIRECTOR MEL MATTHEWS


Director Matthews is Vice President, and represents the 2nd Division, on the Board of Directors of the Foothill Municipal Water District. He has served on the Foothill Municipal Water District Board since 2008. He was appointed to LAFCO by the Independent Special District Selection Committee in 2020. His current term on the Commission expires on May 4, 2026.
(Term expires May 4, 2026)
Appointed by the
Independent Special Districts Selection Committee

Independent Special Districts Selection Committee


The Independent Special Districts in the County of Los Angeles.
San Fernando Valley
The Honorable
FRANCINE OSCHIN

FRANCINE OSCHIN


Ms. Oschin was appointed to LAFCO by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 3, 2022, Her current term expires on May 4, 2026.
(Term expires May 4, 2026)



The Honorable
ANTHONY BELL

ANTHONY BELL


Anthony Bell is a public affairs and government relations consultant. He is a resident of Studio City in the San Fernando Valley. Mr. Bell was first appointed to LAFCO by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2022. His current term expires on May 4, 2026.
(Term expires May 4, 2026)
Appointed by the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
General Public
The Honorable
GERARD McCALLUM

GERARD McCALLUM


Mr.McCallum is Senior Project Manager with WMS Partners. He is a resident of View Park. Mr. McCallum was first appointed to LAFCO by the other commissioners in 2011, and was most recently re-appointed in 2018. His current term on the Commission expires on May 1, 2023. Mr.McCallum currently serves as Second Vice-Chair of LAFCO, a position to which he was appointed by his colleagues in 2014. His current term as Second Vice-Chair expires in September of 2021.
(Term expires May 1, 2023)
The Honorable
DAVID LESSER

DAVID LESSER


Mr.Lesser is an attorney who lives and works in Manhattan Beach. He formerly served two terms on the Manhattan Beach City Council. Mr. Lesser was first appointed to LAFCO in 2019 and was most recently re-appointed in 2020. His current term on the Commission ends on May 6, 2024.
(Term expires May 6, 2024)
Elected by the other
Elected by the other eight regular members