Sep 9, 2018
Episode 6 is an interview with Jan Perry, General Manager of the Los Angeles Economic & Workforce development Department (EWDD), leading an agency of 180 employees. Mayor Garrcetti selected Jan to run the EWDD shortly after his election in July 2013.
Jan is the former 9th District City Councilmember representing Downtown, Little Tokyo and South Los Angeles. Jan led catalytic projects such as LA Live, Our Lady of Angeles Cathedral and the new Police Administration building.
Jan's leadership over a decade brought in $15 million in investment, $40 million in new tax revenue for the City of Los Angeles, and 90,000 new full-time jobs. DTLA is becoming one of the most desiriable and sought-after residential and commercial destinations in the nation.
Jan shares critical issues facing the city of LA today; how an Ohio native became an influencer in LA politics; and what it takes to work in local politics.
As always, thank you for listening.