Brief

The Mayor has nominated Stewart Sebastian Lozano for appointment to the Board of Commissioners for El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority. The nomination was introduced April 17, 2026, and is currently pending review by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee. A committee hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026. The file remains open and will expire May 21, 2028, if no action is taken.

Full summary

Mayor Karen Bass nominated Stewart Sebastian Lozano to fill a vacancy on the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, the body that oversees the historic El Pueblo landmark and surrounding properties in downtown Los Angeles. Lozano would replace Marcial Rene Romero and serve a term ending June 30, 2029. Lozano is an East Los Angeles resident (Council District 14) who currently serves as District Director for the California State Assembly's 54th District. He holds a Master of Urban Planning from USC and a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from UCLA. His background spans state legislative work — including earlier roles as a Senior Field Representative and District Director for Assembly Districts 50 and 44 — as well as prior service in the U.S. Navy. Mayor Bass certified that Lozano is qualified by training and experience for the role. The nomination was referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee on April 17, 2026. The committee scheduled the item for its May 26, 2026 hearing. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who represents Lozano's home district and chairs the relevant committee, is noted as a key contact in the confirmation process. Before the Council can act, Lozano must also complete ethics and background clearance requirements, including filing a Statement of Economic Interests and an ethics clearance form with the City Ethics Commission. As of the most recent activity, the nomination is awaiting committee review and has not yet been voted on. If confirmed by committee, it would advance to a full Council vote and swearing-in. The file remains open with a two-year expiration date of May 21, 2028.

Activity (3)

• 2026-05-21 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on May 26, 2026.
• 2026-04-17 Mayor document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.
• 2026-04-17 Document submitted by Mayor, dated April 17, 2026.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-12 Communication from City Ethics Commission · other
• 2026-04-17 Report from Mayor · report