UCLA is unequivocally linked with Westwood Village. The village’s development coincided in the mid-century with the university’s rise in prominence, and UCLA students have long taken advantage of Westwood’s opportunities for shopping and leisure.
Considering the long-standing symbiotic relationship between the UCLA community and the many other stakeholders in the village, the recent motion to deny many students the opportunity to sit on the Westwood Neighborhood Council becomes all the more disturbing.
The proposed change in the council bylaws would limit the spots on the council students are eligible for to just one.