West Hills Council Divides Over Executive Director Spending

The West Hills Neighborhood Council approved its 2026-2027 administrative packet by a vote of 8 to 1, with 2 abstentions.

Board member Joanne Yvanek-Garb voted against the packet.

The minutes state she strongly opposed the Executive Director spending.

During public comment, Steve Randall, a former West Hills Neighborhood Council board member, said the council spends way too much of its budget on the Executive Director position.

The administrative packet was a separate vote from the $25,000 annual budget, which passed 11 to 0 at the same meeting.

This post is a summary of the West Hills Neighborhood Council meeting on July 2, 2026. Visit the council page.