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Meet the Decision Makers: Leaders on the Move Honors Mayor Butts and LADWP Commissioner McClain-Hill
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Meet the Decision Makers: Leaders on the Move Honors Mayor Butts and LADWP Commissioner McClain-Hill

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

The fifth annual Upgrade LA: Meet the Decision Makers African American History Month Business Breakfast was held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Meet the Decision Makers celebrated two dynamic, high profile officials – Hon. James T. Butts, Jr., the Mayor of Inglewood and Commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill, the Vice President of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Commission.

LAX-it Pickup Lot at Airport Set to Expand
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LAX-it Pickup Lot at Airport Set to Expand

City News ServiceNovember 8, 2019

The much-debated LAX-it pickup lot for taxis and ride-hailing services at Los Angeles International Airport got 50 percent bigger today in an effort to alleviate complaints about extended wait times, particularly during peak hours.

L.A. City Council Approves Appointment of Karim Webb to the Board of Airport Commissioners
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L.A. City Council Approves Appointment of Karim Webb to the Board of Airport Commissioners

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 31, 2019

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Karim Webb to the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC). The seven-member board governs Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). It is comprised of public-spirited business and civic leaders who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

Los Angeles World Airports Selects Cecil Rhambo as Chief of Airport Police
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Los Angeles World Airports Selects Cecil Rhambo as Chief of Airport Police

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 10, 2019

Last Thursday, October 10, 2019, the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced that following a nationwide search, former Assistant Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles Cecil Rhambo has been selected as the new Chief of Airport Police. Upon completion of a background investigation, he will replace and report directly to David L. Maggard, who was named Deputy Executive Director for Law Enforcement and Homeland Security this summer after serving as Chief of Airport Police for three years.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Releases Report on Drone Mitigation at Airports
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Blue Ribbon Task Force Releases Report on Drone Mitigation at Airports

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 4, 2019

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on UAS Mitigation at Airports released its report on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration, detection, identification, and mitigation in and around airports. The Task Force, jointly commissioned in April 2019 by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), recommends the U.S. Congress appropriate more funds to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Canadian Cabinet appropriate more targeted funds to Transport Canada, and both legislative bodies extend UAS interdiction authority to trained state and local law enforcement agencies. 

Women In Power
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Women In Power

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 17, 2016

  Deborah Flint Deborah Flint was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in June 2015. With oversight over three airports, Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY), Flint is responsible for continuing the LAX Capital Development program, building on ONT’s 2015 increase in passenger traffic while transitioning ONT to its new local authority, and continuing to position VNY as a vital community partner. Specifically, her responsibilities involve managing the largest public works project in the history of the city of Los Angeles. More than $8.5 billion for capital improvement investment through Fiscal

Top Civic Leaders to be Honored at GLAAACC Premier Event
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Top Civic Leaders to be Honored at GLAAACC Premier Event

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 9, 2016

The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) will honor distinguished leaders at its 23rd Annual Economic Awards Dinner. The dinner is GLAAACC’s signature event and will pay tribute to corporations, businesses and individuals that have made a positive and significant impact on the economic growth and development of minority businesses.