The Los Angeles City Council Friday confirmed the appointment of Olivia McGovern as the newest member of the Cannabis Regulation Commission.

In a 10-0 vote, council members approved Mayor Karen Bass’ nominee, who is expected to serve a term through June 30, 2029. McGovern will be filling a vacancy left by commissioner Mario Melendez, whose term ended in June.

McGovern is well acquainted with procedures at City Hall. She previously served as a legislative deputy for City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez from 2017 to 2021.

She later served as a public relations specialist for the Department of Cannabis regulation from October 2021 to August 2022. McGovern went on to work under the City Attorney’s Office Public Pensions General Counsel Division.

McGovern recently worked as a law clerk for Al

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