Rita Walters
Rita Dolores Walters (née White; August 14, 1930 – February 17, 2020)[1] was an American politician.
Rita Walters | |
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Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th District | |
In office 1991–2001 | |
Preceded by | Gilbert W. Lindsay |
Succeeded by | Jan Perry |
Personal details | |
Born | Rita Dolores White August 14, 1930 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | February 17, 2020 89) Los Angeles, California | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Shaw University UCLA Anderson School of Management |
Political career
Walters served on the Board of Library Commissioners for the Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to this position, she served on the Los Angeles City Council[2] representing the 9th district from 1991–2001.[3] During that time, she chaired the Arts, Health & Humanities Committee where she reviewed matters related to the Library Department.[3] Prior to this job, she was on the Los Angeles Unified School District's Board of Education (1979—1991). Walters was also a teacher in the adult division of the Los Angeles School District for four years.[3]
Background
Walters was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved with her parents and family to Kansas. She died in Los Angeles while in hospice care from Alzheimer's disease.[1]
Education
Walters graduated from Shaw University and had an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.[3]
Recognition
In 2009, Walters was recognized on the popular podcast, 'Vaguely Live Radio', as part of the feature 'Jimmy's Random Wikipedia Page of the Week'.
References
- Blume, Howard (February 20, 2020). "Rita Walters, a fierce advocate for equality and trailblazing elected official, dies at 89". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- Etzioni, Amitai (1995-06-15). Rights and the Common Good: The Communitarian Perspective. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 247–. ISBN 9780312102722. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- "Rita Walters Commissioner". Los Angeles Public Library. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
Preceded by Gilbert W. Lindsay |
Los Angeles City Council 9th District 1991–2001 |
Succeeded by Jan Perry |