Meet the Commissioners

Emmanuel Estrada

FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Robert Gin

FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Since 2002, Bob has served on the Board of Education for the Alhambra Unified School District, representing the community for the past 23 years. During his tenure, he has been a strong advocate for academic excellence and legislative efforts that strengthen public education.

Bob currently serves as President of the Monterey Park Library Foundation, where he has helped raise funds to support programs at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. He served as District Chair for the El Camino Real District of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council of BSA. He is also actively involved with Shepherd of the Hills, UMC, as the Administrative Council Chair.

Bob has represented the Asian Pacific Islander as the Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors of the California School Board Association. He is also a past president of the CACA, Greater San Gabriel Valley Lodge. He was involved with the Lotus Festival for thirty-five years.

Mark Earl Burman

SECOND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Mark Earl Burman is a distinguished veteran of the film industry, boasting a prolific career that spans over three decades. Throughout his illustrious career, he has produced in excess of 30 films. His works have gained international recognition, being featured in more than 75 film festivals worldwide. Among these prestigious events are The Cannes Film Festival, The Toronto Film Festival, BFI, Sites, The Moscow Film Festival, and The Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Notably, his film "Dog Eat Dog," featuring Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe, was honored as the closing night film at The Cannes Film Festival in 2016. Born and raised in Los Angeles, a city synonymous with the motion picture industry, Burman was exposed to the world of filmmaking from an early age. By the age of 17, he commenced his career in the industry, working in the office of the legendary producer Norman Lear. Demonstrating prodigious talent and ambition, he produced and directed his first film by the age of 28. In his formative years, Burman was involved in the first season of "Cheers," a tenure that provided him with a comprehensive understanding of production processes. He honed his editing skills under the guidance of "Seinfeld" director Andy Ackerman and credits Jimmy Burroughs for imparting the nuances of directing to him. Mark Earl Burman's most recent project, "AMBUSH" (2023), is a Vietnam war drama that stars Aaron Eckhart and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. This film adds to his portfolio of impactful cinema, further establishing his reputation as a significant figure in the film industry.

He has served on the Board of Directors of over seven Non Profit Charities. Including A New Way of Life, After School Allstars and LACMA.

Buffany N. Hunter, 2nd Vice Chair

SECOND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Commissioner Buffany Hunter was appointed by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell of the Second District. Buffany is a results-oriented leader with 14 years of experience in managing public-private partnerships, providing strategic recommendations, and executing community programs.

Currently, Buffany is a communications consultant in the healthcare field.She has 16 years of experience in creating, executing, and managing communications strategies for organizations, special campaigns, and program launches. In her current role, she assesses and recommends new strategic partnerships and takes the lead on key partnership relationships in Southern California.

Prior to this Buffany worked for the City of Santa Monica. During her service with the City, she worked in four divisions, including economic development, fire prevention, and performance management for Big Blue Bus. She collaborated across jurisdictions and governmental agencies, which helped her develop an ability to drive SMART decision-making, build consensus and be an effective communicator.

Buffany is an active member of her community. She is a member of the Junior League of Los Angeles, a 900+ women’s civic leadership organization, where she previously served as president. In this leadership position, she created scalable ways to impact the Los Angeles community through public policy and community partnerships. Her service in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Mu Lambda Omega Chapter mirrors her work with the Junior League. In Buffany’s chapter, she engages the community in advocacy and policy opportunities.

Buffany received an MPA from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and a BA in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley.

Artin Sodaify

THIRD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Commissioner Artin Sodaify was appointed by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath of the Third District.  He was born and raised in Los Angeles County.  He has been active in his local community and in the county.  Artin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Sociology. He is also trilingual, including fluency in Spanish.  As an attorney, he has represented disabled employees, including Veterans. He also has done pro bono work. A highly publicized tort case involving his representation of law enforcement was also featured in the Sac Bee.  

He also educates business owners about employment law matters through his seminars.  Artin has also delivered keynote speeches, including before the former Los Angeles County Sheriff and other law enforcement.  He previously served on the local Neighborhood City Council of Los Angeles for its Traffic and Transportation Committee and the Community Action Board of Los Angeles County. 

Thuy T. Huynh

THIRD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Thuy Huynh serves as Senior Associate Director and Chief of Staff at UCLA in the Department of Community Programs where she has worked to advance the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ms. Huynh is an advocate for inclusive admissions policies and the development of robust university outreach and retention initiatives to increase the representation of first-generation college students. Ms. Huynh has worked at the UC system-wide level to push for policies and fiscal priorities that support the system’s basic needs and food security services administered at its ten campuses.

Ms. Huynh is a commissioner for the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System where she oversees a $26 Billion pension fund for the City of Los Angeles. She serves as chair of the Investments Committee.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from UCLA and Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Johncito Peraza, Chair

FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Appointed by Supervisor Janice Hahn of the Fourth District in August 2022, Commissioner Johncito “John” Peraza brings extensive experience in local government, city management, and the implementation of strategic initiatives.



He currently serves as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Moreno Valley, where he is responsible for coordinating city operations, advancing intergovernmental initiatives, shaping public communications, and guiding high-impact programs. Previously, he held the same position with the City of Cudahy, overseeing contracts and grants, communications, operations, legislative affairs, and emergency preparedness.



Commissioner Peraza’s background in public service also includes his tenure as Community Development and Grants Director for Congressman Robert Garcia, where he led strategic partnerships, community engagement, and funding opportunities across the cities of Commerce, Bell, Bell Gardens, Maywood, Cudahy, Vernon, and Huntington Park, as well as the unincorporated communities of Walnut Park and Florence-Firestone.



He holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from the University of Arizona Global Campus. In addition, he earned a Certificate in Public Engagement for Local Government from Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy and a Certificate in Public Policy Analysis from The Wharton School.



Commissioner Peraza is a professional member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), where he earned the Local Government Management Professional Certificate, and serves on the League of California Cities Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee.



A lifelong resident of the City of Commerce, he remains deeply engaged in his community as an active member of Los Altos United Methodist Church in Long Beach and the Commerce Evening Lions Club.

Barry Waite

FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Barry Waite served on the Lomita City Council from 2005-2009 and was elected to the council again in 2020 and 2024. He has a master’s degree in public administration from USC and a GIS certificate from Cal State Long Beach. He has been an adjunct professor at the USC Price School since 2007. He is the co-author of “The GIS Guide for Local Government,” published by the International City and County Management Association, and co-author of “Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Pro” published by Esri Press.

He worked for the City of Carson 29 years where he served as Business Development Manager after having served several years as the city’s Geographic Information Systems Administrator. He also worked in the city manager’s office and as a city planner. In fact, he worked for every department in the city except recreation, although he did teach ceramics for the LA County Probation Department many years ago. Close enough. He now consults in the fields of economic development and GIS while serving as president of the Carson, California, Chamber of Commerce.

Barry serves on various public boards and commissions. For fun, he is a barbershop harmony singer and is a regular performer of stand-up comedy, inspired by his years of public service.

Charles Trevino

FIFTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Charles Treviño was first elected to the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors in November 2008 and is serving his fifth consecutive four-year term.  He represents Division 2 which includes all or parts of Rosemead, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and Temple City.

Trevino is a strong supporter of the Upper District’s Integrated Resources Plan, Urban Water Management and Water Use Efficiency Plans, which outline the district’s blueprint for water reliability and sustainability. Treviño is also a strong advocate for the expansion of Upper District’s recycled water system and community-based storm water capture projects across the district’s service area.

Prior to joining the Upper District, Trevino enjoyed an extensive career in the water industry, retiring from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as a Principal Public Affairs Representative.  Notably, Trevino was credited for his advocacy work to enhance the efficiency of the State Water Project working with the chairs of the Senate and Assembly water committees on critical legislation. His efforts ensured the delivery of a reliable supply of affordable, high-quality water for Southern California and earned him legislative recognition for raising awareness of critical water issues and improving the quality of life for all Californians.

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FIFTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Ana Ponce

LOS ANGELES CITY MAYOR APPOINTEE (1 OF 2 POSITIONS)

Ana Ponce is the Chief Executive Officer of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA), a network of high performing charter schools serving more than 3300 Pre-K through 12th grade students in the greater MacArthur Park neighborhood near Downtown Los Angeles. CNCA schools are recognized as models for serving predominantly Latino English Language Learners and have won various awards and distinctions including the Title 1 Academic Achievement Award, the California Association of Bilingual Education Seal of Excellence, the California Distinguished Schools award, and the Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) award. Born in Mexico, Ana is committed to providing high quality educational options for immigrant families in the neighborhood where she grew up.

An alumnus of Teach for America, she spent 3 years in the classroom before becoming one of the founding teachers and administrators at The Accelerated School, the first independent charter school in South Los Angeles. Under her instructional leadership, The Accelerated School was named elementary school of the year by Time Magazine in 2001. Ms. Ponce earned her undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and a master’s degree in Bilingual-Bicultural Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her administrative Tier 1 credential and second master’s degree from UCLA through the Principal’s Leadership Institute (PLI) and earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Loyola Marymount University. A veteran of the charter schools movement in California, she serves on the Board of the California Charter Schools Association.

Anthony J. Braswell

LOS ANGELES CITY MAYOR APPOINTEE (2 OF 2 POSITIONS)

Jules Bagneris, III, Ph.D.

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTEE (1 OF 3 POSITIONS)

Dr. Bagneris has over 25 years of proven success in public relations, communications, government relations, and management. His commitment to public service began with his election as the first Black Associated Student Body President at the University of California San Diego where his efforts resulted in the construction of a new Student Center, Olympic sized pool/aquatic center, and the establishment of student owned enterprises. While serving as a California State Senate Fellow, he was the first to establish a joint city/state Citizen Advisory Committee for the Pacoima Enterprise Zone leading to the selection of Pacoima as one of the first state Enterprise Zones in California, creating an estimated 100 businesses and over 50,000 jobs. He also served as an Assistant Consultant for the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee as well as Secretary/Consultant for the state Senate Insurance, Claims, and Corporations Committee.  In an effort to support law enforcement by improving the physical and emotional health of sworn police officers, he served as the founding Secretary for the Foothill Advisory Boosters Association for the Los Angeles Police Department.

The Reverend Dr. Bagneris was the former CEO of four African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) churches in Southern California including Johnson Chapel, El Centro; Bethel, Monrovia; Walker Temple, Los Angeles; and Henry McNeal Turner, Culver City; and was elected to represent the Southern California Conference of the A.M.E. church as its Ministerial Alliance President. He was the first son ever to follow his father into the office of President. While president, the Reverend Dr. Bagneris developed a market strategy in partnership with L.A. Trade Tech College and other prominent non-profit organizations to conduct recruitment and community outreach for foster parent training programs.

Dr. Bagneris is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of California since 2003 and has served on several boards and Commissions including the public/private partnership Monrovia Resources Development Corporation that developed and constructed a 17 unit affordable condominium project, the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley, the L.A. County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission, L.A. County Small Business Commission, and currently as the L.A. City Council President Appointee and Second Vice Chairman of the L.A. County Local Governmental Services Commission. Dr. Bagneris graduated with honors, majoring in Political Science with an Economics minor from the University of California San Diego and was both Salutatorian and the Most Outstanding Senior of his class. He received his Master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Management from National University San Diego and his doctorate in Pastoral Ministry from the Eternal Word Graduate School in Carson, California.

Tamar Poladian Perron, Esq.

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTEE (2 OF 3 POSITIONS)

Tamar Poladian Perron graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1986

with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration and International Relations, and a minor in Business Administration. As a student, Tamar became the first Armenian Community Liaison in Los Angeles, working at City Hall as a Field Representative and City Council Liaison for Los Angeles City Councilman Michael Woo, 13th District. During her tenure, Perron was a familiar face at City Hall where she maneuvered among the City’s building and safety and transportation inspectors, analyzing and evaluating building and transportation concerns, in addition to raising awareness of issues important to the Armenian Community. She paved the way for many new Armenian immigrants to acclimate to life in Los Angeles and introduced Angelenos to their new Armenian neighbors. From 1986 to 1990, with her vision and leadership, she organized the very first Armenian Cultural Festival held in the City of Los Angeles, attended by more than 10,000 people including then Mayor Tom Bradley.

After UCLA, Tamar attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles,

California, graduating in 1990. While at Southwestern she was selected for prestigious

internships/clerkships with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee, the Los

Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the State of California Attorney General’s Office, in addition to serving as a founding student member of the Armenian Bar Association in 1989.

Tamar has been an active member in good standing with the California Supreme Court and

U.S. District Court in the Central District of California for over 33 years. From 1998 to 2002, she presided as Judge Pro Tempore for Small Claims matters in the Los Angeles County Courts. In 2000, Tamar earned a Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching and taught Introduction to Law/Law Office Occupations with the Glendale Unified School District and also became a certified instructor with the University of Phoenix teaching graduate level business and law courses.

Ms. Perron remains involved in education and school life at all levels serving in leadership

positions at her local public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District as well as the

California PTA as a council level treasurer and district level historian. She has remained proactive in Armenian and American politics as a public speaker and is regarded as a dedicated and significant link between community members and influential politicians, including world leaders. Current chairperson for the Armenian Rights Council International, she also chairs the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) Party Western District and sits on the Central Board of the ADL Party.

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LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTEE (3 OF 3 POSITIONS)

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INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION (1 POSITION)

Brenda Olmos, 1st Vice Chair

CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION

Commissioner Olmos was appointed on February 25, 2021.

City of Paramount, Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos has always has a strong passion to serve her community.  She has been involved in multiple Paramount organizations and has held a multitude of leadership positions across these organizations.  Brenda has always understood the importance a strong business community plays in a city's financial health which is why she joined the Paramount Chamber of Commerce in 2004 where she has held various leadership positions including two terms as Vice President, 2013 & 2017, and President, 2014 &2018.  She was also recognized as the Elks Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Paramount Elks in 2018.  Vice Mayor Olmos has been a part of a few non-profit organizations including Paramount Soroptimist International, 2004-2009, American Red Cross Community Advisory Committee, 2006-2008 and Pathways Hospice Board of Directors, 2014-2017.

Vice Mayor's career as a public servant began in 2005 with her appointment as a Public Safety Commissioner for Paramount, a position she held until 2019.  Brenda's tenure as a Public Safety Commissioner cane to an end when she was appointed to serve on the Paramount City Council as a Councilmember to fill a vacancy left on the county by an early retirement.  Brenda Olmos was named Vice Mayor of Paramount by her fellow councilmembers and strives to server the Paramount Community to the best of her abilities.  Vice Mayor Olmos is also an active member of the Avanti Hospital Governing Board, California Contract Cities Executive Board and a member of the Rotary International.  She also represents the City of Paramount in the League of California Cities.  Brenda has also had a long and successful career in the healthcare industry and is currently the Sr. Director of Network Management and Business Development at AppleCare Medical Group, Part of OptumCare where she manages a network of over 450 physicians and has recently graduated with her Masters in Public Policy at USC Sol Price at USC Sol Price.

Linda Freedman

LA COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CA CITIES

Linda Freedman is the current Mayor of the City of Walnut.  She was elected to her second term on the City Council in 2024. Before she was elected to the City Council in 2020, she served on the City of Walnut Parks and Recreation Commission and has also volunteered in a variety of capacities throughout the City. Linda spent her career as a public school teacher in the Walnut Valley Unified School District.

 Mayor Freedman serves on multiple boards and commissions.  She was appointed as a commissioner on the Local Governmental Control Services in 2020 by the League of CA Cities. She also was appointed to the LA County Library Commission by Supervisor Solis.  She is a member of the Foothill Transit Board and League of CA Cities Board. She also serves as a member of the SGVCOG. 

JONATHAN KRAUS, EX-OFFICIO MEMBER

LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

VACANT, EX-OFFICIO MEMBER

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT