Rita Walters


Rita Dolores Walters was an American politician.

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 representing the 9th district from 1991–2001. During that time, she chaired the Arts, Health & Humanities Committee where she reviewed matters related to the Library Department. Prior to this job, she was on the Los Angeles Unified School District's Board of Education. Walters was also a teacher in the adult division of the Los Angeles School District for four years.

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.

Education

Walters graduated from Shaw University and had an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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'.