The mayor becomes chair of the Metro board at a time of big ambition and struggles. Low ridership and high crime continue to dog the system, as a massive infusion of tax money builds new lines and services in preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
The committee also approved a proposal to "transparently and expeditiously explore all options" for what representation could look like for the district if Price is suspended.
Less than two months after a teenager fatally overdosed inside an L.A County juvenile hall, four detainees suffered apparent overdoses in the span of a few days.