Joan Milke Flores is a former Los Angeles City Hall stenographer who served as Los Angeles City Councilwoman for the 15th district from 1981 to 1993. Flores ran in 1992 as the Republican candidate for the U.S. Representative from California to represent the 36th district.[1] However, she lost to Jane Harman. In 1993, she was defeated for reelection to the city council by Rudy Svorinich.[2]
During her term on the Los Angeles City Council, she created the City's first Department of Environmental Affairs; introduced many water saving policies, including grey water recycling; and was a strong proponent of long-term conservation policies as well as pro-business policies. She was the long-time chair of the City's powerful Commerce and Natural Resources committee that oversaw the Departments of Airports, Harbor, and Water and Power.
Preceded by John S. Gibson, Jr. |
Los Angeles City Councilmen 15th district 1981—1993 |
Succeeded by Rudy Svorinich |