Bonghwan Kim

Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

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General Manager of the City of Los Angeles' Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

Bonghwan Kim on KCRW

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Created by charter reform eight years ago, eighty-nine neighborhood councils have been formed to encourage participation in civic affairs.

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Created by charter reform eight years ago, eighty-nine neighborhood councils have been formed to encourage participation in civic affairs.

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