Commissioner Biographies
The fifteen member commission was established by the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 111409 adopted September 7, 1976 and effective October 8, 1976. Five members appointed by the County, five members appointed by the City of Los Angeles, and five members elected by the Native American community pursuant to the elections conducted by the Commission. (LACC § 3.42.030) To view Commissioner’s information, please click the Bio button.
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Shawn Imitates Dog
Native Community Elected Commissioner
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Mark Villasenor
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner
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Denise Escoto
Native Community Elected Commissioner
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Caroline Bhalla
Supervisor Mitchell Appointed Commissioner
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Chrissie Castro
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner
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Dr. Andrea Garcia
Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner
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Vivian Garcia
Cherokee
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner
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Dawn Jackson
Native Community Elected Commissioner
Bryce Lewis-Smith
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner
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John Only A Chief
Pawnee
Native Community Elected Commissioner
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Rudy Ortega, Jr.
Supervisor Horvath Appointed Commissioner
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Mona Morales Recalde
Gabrieleno/Tongva
Native Community Elected Commissioner
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Ted Tenorio
Supervisor Solis Appointed Commissioner
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Rich Toyon
Supervisor Barger Appointed Commissioner
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Rene’ Williams
Supervisor Hahn Appointed Commissioner