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Dr. William A. Burke ends remarkable career as Chairman of South Coast AQMD Governing Board
By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive Editor
Published May 13, 2021
He leaves with a legacy of cleaner air, achievements for environmental justice and historical inclusionary votes for All.
Dr. William Burke (Courtesy image)
Dr. William A. Burke finished his final Governing Board meeting at South Coast Air Quality Management (South Coast AQMD), making history yet again. On May 7, South Coast AQMD’s Governing Board approved the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule, a first-of-its-kind regulation aimed to curb emissions associated with the booming warehouse industry. The rule would reduce pollution in communities near these warehouses, particularly communities of color. Dr. Burke retired after 27 years of service, including an unprecedented 23 years as chair. The Diamond Bar headquarters’ auditorium was newly named after Dr. Burke for his lifelong dedication and service as a leade
Chairman Dr. William A. Burke Announces Retirement from South Coast AQMD Governing Board
By Sentinel News Service
A trailblazer for Environmental Justice, retirement ends unprecedented 23 years as chair
At the March 2021 Governing Board meeting for the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), Dr. William A. Burke announced his retirement after 27 years of service on the Board, including an unprecedented 23 years as chair. South Coast AQMD will hold a special election at the April Governing Board meeting to elect the next Chair of the Board. Chairman Burke will officially step down on May 31, 2021. He is the longest-tenured member and the longest-serving chairman of the South Coast AQMD Governing Board.
South Coast AQMD Hires Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer to Elevate Programs and Initiatives
By Sentinel News Service
Anissa “Cessa” Heard-Johnson joins Executive Management team
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) hired the agency’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO). Anissa “Cessa” Heard-Johnson will join South Coast AQMD’s executive management team to develop strategies that integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into South Coast AQMD programs and initiatives.
South Coast AQMD established the DEIO position to focus on the advancement of racial justice and equity both internally and externally, as part of its overall goal to support communities of color and other historically underrepresented groups. The DEIO will focus initially on South Coast AQMD internal policies, procedures and program and then assist with community programs.