Janice Hahn sworn in for final term as LA County supervisor. These will be challenging years, and she is ready to face them.
The housing problem, the improvement of government agencies, and the preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games are all fundamental parts of this politician’s long political career.
Hahn was sworn in by her brother, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Hahn during Monday’s ceremony at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration — named after the supervisor’s late father, Kenneth Hahn.
Supervisor Janice Hahn was sworn in on Monday, Dec. 2, for her third and final term as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which could culminate the 72-year-old Democrat’s nearly three-decade career in office.
“I am so honored and grateful to the voters of the Fourth District who put their trust in me and elected me one more time,” Hahn said.
“Together, we’ve worked to give a voice to the voiceless, champion the underdog, and tried to do the right thing — even if it wasn’t always the popular thing,” she added. “I look forward to continuing that work over these next four years.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered welcoming remarks.
“I’ve known Supervisor Hahn for years, seeing her fight up close in D.C., on the Metro Board of Directors, and in the county chambers, named after her father, whose legacy she continues to expand with pride,” Bass said.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger also congratulated Hahn on taking the oath of office, and in a statement said she was looking forward to working alongside Hahn to build a brighter future for the residents of L.A. County.
In an interview last week, Hahn said she felt “good” about her final term.
“It’s an opportunity to do both things — look back on my long career in public service, not just as a supervisor, and also a chance to look forward for the next four years,” Hahn said.
Looking ahead to the next four years, Hahn addressed the board’s recent vote seeking a report on creating a county homelessness department, which could move certain responsibilities away from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, which operates jointly between the county and city of Los Angeles.
She also thanked voters for passing Measure A, a half-cent sales tax increase that will generate funding in perpetuity for more homeless prevention initiatives. Hahn, whose district includes Signal Hill, touted the fact that the municipality became “functional zero” — meaning almost everyone is inside.
Hahn told that the Los Angeles region will be ready to put on one of the best Olympic and Paralympic Games the world has ever seen in 2028. Officials have described the 2028 Games as a “no-car” event, with plans to borrow almost 3,000 buses, among other initiatives.
Hahn wants the opening ceremonies and torch lighting to take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which would recall the 1932 and 1984 Games.
“I’m negotiating with (LA28 Chairman) Casey Wasserman right now. He wants to have the opening ceremonies in SoFi Stadium, but you have to have that torch lit (at the Coliseum),” Hahn told CNS. “It’s the Olympic torch.”
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