The South Coast Air Quality Management
District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board
welcomed its newest member, Los Angeles City
Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, at its March meeting.
Appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass,
Councilmember Nazarian joins the Board representing the
City of Los Angeles, filling the seat previously held by
Councilmember Nithya Raman. He was elected to the Los
Angeles City Council in November 2024 and represents
the Second Council District, which includes communities
across the eastern San Fernando Valley. He also serves
as Chair of the Council’s Committee on Energy and the
Environment.
A longtime advocate for expanding public transportation,
Councilmember Nazarian has championed efforts to
reduce vehicle emissions and address greenhouse gas
pollution. Prior to joining the City Council, he served in the
California State Assembly from 2012 to 2022, representing
the 46th Assembly District.
South Coast AQMD’s Governing Board plays a key role in
advancing clean air across the region by adopting policies
and regulations to improve air quality throughout its four county
area. The Board typically meets at South Coast
AQMD’s headquarters in Diamond Bar on the first Friday
of each month.
To learn more about the Governing Board and view the
annual meeting schedule, visit:
www.aqmd.gov/nav/about/governing-board.