Autumn Burke Puts Family First in Announcing Her Resignation from State Legislature
February 3, 2022
Assemblymember Autumn Burke announced that she was resigning as California’s legislator representing the 62nd Assembly District.
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Dr. William Burke
South Coast AQMD finds justice for Blacks, Latinos and underserved communities
September 12, 2019
Three underserved communities will soon see improvements in air quality following action taken by the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Governing Board. The Governing Board today adopted emissions reduction plans that will cut exposure to toxic air pollution in the communities of: Wilmington/West Long Beach/Carson; San Bernardino/Muscoy; and Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles/West Commerce.
WATCH: SCAQMD Hosts 6th Annual Dr. King Jr. ‘Day of Service Forum’
January 24, 2019
A organization advocating for clean air equality for all people
Rolanda Watts to Host Youth Benefit in Los Angeles
November 15, 2018
T.V. and radio personality Rolonda Watts will join other celebs and community activists Sunday November 18, at the 11th annual Coalition for At Risk Restoring Youth (CARRY) “Wind Beneath my Wings” benefit.
Chairman Burke gets another AQMD term
February 10, 2016
William A. Burke, Ed.D., is sworn in on Feb. 5 for a new term as Chairman of the South Coast Air Quality Management District by Michael Antonovich, fellow SCAQMD Board member and Los Angeles County Supervisor. As the first African-American to chair the SCAQMD Board, Dr. Burke has served the public for more than 22 years, including 18 as chairman — the longest leadership tenure on SCAQMD’s Board. Initially appointed to the Board in 1993, Dr. Burke also is the former Speaker of the California State Assembly Willie Brown’s last serving appointee. During his time as SCAQMD Board Chair Dr.