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Ishmun Lee Williams / Board of Harbor Commissioners / Commission Appointment

Council File 23-1200-S102

Approved — Lee Williams has been reconfirmed to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for another five-year term through June 2031. The council vote was unanimous and the appointment is now final.

Introduced
2023-04-21
Last changed
2026-09-18
CFMS file status
File closed See note on file status
Expires
2028-09-11
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Mayor

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Brief

The Mayor nominated Ishmun Lee Williams for appointment to the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration, and City Council adopted the appointment on May 2, 2023, for a term ending June 30, 2026. The appointment was reconfirmed by Council on September 16, 2026, by a vote of 14-0-1.

Full summary

In April 2023, Mayor Karen Bass nominated Ishmun "Lee" Williams to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2026. The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration and the Council adopted the appointment in May 2023. When that term expired, Mayor Bass reappointed Williams in August 2026 for a new five-year term ending June 30, 2031, writing that Williams "is especially qualified by reason of training and experience" for the role. Williams is a Harbor-area resident of Council District 15 who holds an MBA from the University of Washington and has worked in real estate, mortgage lending, and financial services for decades. He currently owns and operates The Lee Williams Real Estate Group. His community ties in the harbor area include past service as a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of LA Harbor, past chair of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, and past vice president of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, background Mayor Bass cited as relevant to overseeing the Port of Los Angeles. For the reappointment, the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee again waived its hearing on September 2, 2026, and the full Council confirmed the appointment on September 16, 2026, by a vote of 14-0-1. The action became final on September 18, 2026. At the time of reappointment, the five-member Board of Harbor Commissioners included two other women commissioners and one vacant seat, with Williams representing one of two Harbor-area seats on the body.

Activity (11)

  • 2026-09-18 Council action final.
  • 2026-09-11 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on September 16, 2026.
  • 2026-09-02 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of item .
  • 2026-08-17 Mayor document(s) referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.
  • 2026-08-14 Document submitted by Mayor, dated August 14, 2026.
  • 2023-05-02 Council action final.
  • 2023-05-02 City Clerk adopted item forthwith.
  • 2023-04-28 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 2, 2023.
  • 2023-04-27 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of item .
  • 2023-04-24 Mayor document(s) referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.
  • 2023-04-21 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:Mayor report, dated April 21, 2023, relative to the appointment of Mr. Ishmun "Lee" Williams to the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2026.

Documents (9)

Council votes (2)

  • 2026-09-16 Adopted — 14-0-1 · Regular
  • 2023-05-02 Adopted Forthwith — 12-0-3 · Regular

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