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The winds of change at the AQMD
Ten months ago, Republicans held the majority at the South Coast Air Quality Management District. But the tide is shifting with the appointment of Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, a Democrat.
By Warren Olney • • 7m ListenLast March, Republicans took control of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. They adopted rules backed by oil refineries and other major polluters. But Democrat Shelia Kuehl has been named to the board to replace Republican Mike Antonovich. What will the shift mean for the AQMD and southern California?
Photo: David Iliff
