Noreen McClendon

Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles

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Executive Director of Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles, Vice President of the Watts Gang Task Force and board member of People for Parks of Los Angeles

Noreen McClendon on KCRW

The City of Los Angeles has a $49 million deficit this year alone.

City Prepares to Cut Budget for Recreation and Parks

The City of Los Angeles has a $49 million deficit this year alone.

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