Stephanie Taylor

Co-founder, Verde Coalition

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Co-founder of the Verde Coalition, a network of environmental and park activist organizations created in 1999.

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Two years ago, City Controller Laura Chick audited the Department of Parks and Recreation and found there was no way to assess the need for new parks in Los Angeles.

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Two years ago, City Controller Laura Chick audited the Department of Parks and Recreation and found there was no way to assess the need for new parks in Los Angeles.

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