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Lester J. Friedman

Councilmember2022-07-12 – 2030-07-01 (second term sworn July 12, 2022 per Beverly Hills Courier; third and final term from July 7, 2026 installation per Beverly Press; earlier service before 2022 not dated; month-level end: July 2030, 'another four years' per Friedman quoted in Beverly Press)

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Term ending Jul 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 36
Total speaking time: 5:55:54
Avg per meeting: 9:53
Segments: 3963

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Top issues during term (1)(Schools)

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City-school district joint powers agreement

$39 million total in purchase orders over three fiscal years.

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