Caretaker Is Appointed for 8th Council District
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From Times Staff Reports
City Council President Alex Padilla appointed Chief Legislative Analyst Ron Deaton on Monday to serve as caretaker for the 8th Council District until a replacement for Mark Ridley-Thomas can be elected in March.
Deaton’s office traditionally takes on caretaker duties when a council seat is vacated. Ridley-Thomas resigned last week to serve in the state Assembly.
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