Mary Benson

Vice President, Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

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Mary Benson on KCRW

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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