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The talk-time ranking for the Board of Public Works is held

Fewer than four members can be compared fairly. Each member’s page has their clips and meetings. The minutes below count only speech we named by voice, so they are floors, not a ranking.
81% of members’ talk time here is identified
81% identified80% for a full comparison
Runs the meetings
Steve S. KangPresident · runs the meetings5.6min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not comparedVoice identified at 59 of 72 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking5.6 min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not compared.151 questions asked
Their top topicsNo checked topic mix for this member here yet.
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Two of their clips
Board of Public WorksAug 19, 2026 · 1:45:10
…there is a notice requirement in the contract that says a differing site condition Uh, you, you have to notify within 24 hours, and a detailed cost breakdown is required within 20 days. So my question is, why did MBCC not comply with those requirements?”
2028 OlympicsAug 12, 2026 · 1:22:14
I know that the emergency authorization was granted to ensure that you all were able to complete this before the Summer Olympics.”
Members · listed by seat
Ernesto CardenasCommissioner0.9min of talk time a meetingVoice identified at 41 of 71 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.9 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.7 to 1.3 minutes, over 71 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.128 questions asked
Their top topics
Streets, traffic and parking23%
Development and land use3%
Share of the time they spoke, by topic. Only topics that passed our check.
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Two of their clips
Board of Public WorksJul 15, 2026 · 3:14:15
Since they’re not requirements and they’re recommendations, what happens when those recommendations aren’t followed and trees begin to die?”
Board of Public WorksMar 23, 2026 · 1:34:38
…is it that we don’t have these watchbooks in an app or digitally available so that it’s more readily available? If somebody can answer that, that’d be great.”
Jenny ChavezVice President3.6min of talk time a meetingRan some of its meetings, so not comparedVoice identified at 48 of 72 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking3.6 min of talk time a meetingRan some of its meetings, so not compared.199 questions asked
Their top topics
Commendations, ceremonies and memorials28%
Streets, traffic and parking16%
Development and land use10%
Share of the time they spoke, by topic. Only topics that passed our check.
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Three of their clips
2028 OlympicsApr 17, 2026 · 2:30:39
The problem here is that the city, as part of our agreement, is the financial backstop for the game. So what we are also financially invested— if LA28 runs a deficit exceeding $540 million, you know who’s on the hook?”
Board of Public WorksSep 23, 2026 · 1:13:59
And, and so at some point there will be another funding report. When is that— when is that coming? When do you expect that to come before this board?”
Board of Public WorksJun 24, 2026 · 2:21:06
Can you clarify for me? I understand this is— we are approving 4 different contracts for 5 years, 2 5-year renewals with a 6-month extension for up to 15.5 years. Um, there’s a $14 million amount here that’s across all 4 contracts, correct?”
John GrantPresident Pro Tempore1.6min of talk time a meetingVoice identified at 41 of 72 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.6 min of talk time a meeting90% range 1.1 to 2.4 minutes, over 72 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.98 questions asked
Their top topics
Commendations, ceremonies and memorials58%
Streets, traffic and parking14%
Development and land use6%
Share of the time they spoke, by topic. Only topics that passed our check.
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Three of their clips
Board of Public WorksAug 5, 2026 · 1:57:03
…if it was— were to be more than an 8th of a mile, the extension, would that mean that the whole, the whole project is subject to HLA, even the 9/10 that was originally granted and exempted?”
Board of Public WorksJul 15, 2026 · 2:40:47
The construction of the site, will that take place through Kerwin Place? If you could refresh my memory about how the, the development is to be set up.”
Board of Public WorksJun 26, 2026 · 3:39:00
…if the Schedule A is not provided, um, it impedes the ability to assess the bid properly. And therefore, what you’ve presented to us is it automatically disqualifies that contractor proposing. Is that correct?”
Faith I. MitchellCommissioner1.9min of talk time a meetingVoice identified at 38 of 72 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.9 min of talk time a meeting90% range 1.3 to 2.6 minutes, over 72 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.167 questions asked
Their top topics
Commendations, ceremonies and memorials47%
Streets, traffic and parking27%
Development and land use1%
Share of the time they spoke, by topic. Only topics that passed our check.
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Two of their clips
Board of Public WorksSep 30, 2026 · 1:22:25
If we had to replace existing to connect up with the expansion, what number are we talking about?”
Board of Public WorksJul 29, 2026 · 1:06:05
…with regards to the delay on the private utility relocation: What what impact is that having on the overall delay?”
“Voice identified” counts the meetings where we could attribute a member’s voice. A meeting missing there means we couldn’t attribute it, not that they were absent.