Jan Perry Sworn In for Third Term on City Council
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Gloomy weather and an even gloomier city budget weren't enough to keep a supportive crowd from making its way to Vibiana on Thursday morning to witness Jan Perry's third swearing-in as the City Council representative for the 9th District.
After walking down the center aisle and greeting developers, LAPD officers, fellow councilmembers, Perry stopped near the podium to hug her daughter and mother.
Los Angeles Housing Department General Manager Mercedes Márquez, a recent President Obama appointee as Assistant Secretary of HUD, made the formal introduction, referring to Perry as a political warrior who oversees a district that includes Skid Row, L.A. Live, and South L.A.
Perry attributed her success over the last eight years to relationship building. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cunningham presided over the oath of office.
The third-term councilmember surprised her staffers by assembling them in front of the room for their own appluase.
After the ceremony and final handshakes, Perry confided, "I was overwhelmed by the turnout and the kindness. I felt a lot of love in here today. I hope I gave some of it back."
_ Jan Perry Community Swearing-in Ceremony / Welcome Jackie Dupont-Walker, President WARD EDC / Invocation: Rev. Noriaki Ito, Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple / Presentation of Colors: Manual Arts ROTC / Pledge of Allegiance: Brenda Najera of Trinity Elementary School / National Anthem: Danyol Jaye / Councilwoman Jan Perry’s 8-Year Legacy: Jackie Dupont-Walker, President WARD EDC / Remarks: Robbie Hunter, President, Iron Workers Local 433 / Musical Performance: Pastor Prentiss Lewis, Greater Starlight MBC / Reading of Original Poem: Ed Rosenthal, Poetbroker / Musical Performance: Divine Union / Introduction of Councilwoman Jan Perry: Mercedes Márquez, General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department / Remarks: Councilwoman Jan Perry / Swearing-In: The Honorable Judge David S. Cunningham III, Los Angeles Superior Court / Benediction: Rev. Joyce R. Kitchen, Emmanuel – H.M. Turner AME Church / Closing Remarks: Jackie Dupont-Walker_
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greensmark on June 06, 2009, at 11:19AM – #1
Congratulations to Jan! She is the best!
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Dana Gabbard on June 09, 2009, at 10:04AM – #2
"The best" Is that a joke? Her grandstanding about Angels Flight is a disgrace. She has the nerve to complain but never lifted a finger to raise one dime to reopen it. Apalling!