Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger was sworn in for her third and final term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 2 in Pasadena at The Athenaeum, a venue located on the campus of the California Institute of Technology.

“Today, I took my Oath of Office for my third and final term as Fifth District Supervisor,” Barger said. “I enter these next four years with deep gratitude for the trust you’ve placed in me, appreciation for the community partners who continue to serve alongside me, and hope for what we will accomplish together.”

The oath of office was administered by former Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.

The ceremony also included an invocation by Pasadena’s Door of Hope Chief Executive Officer Reverend Megan Katerjian and remarks by SEIU Local 721 President David Green, Commissioner Sarah Dusseault and her brother, John Barger.

The event was attended by more than 200 community leaders, constituents, family, friends, and team members. Several dignitaries were present, including fellow Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell, Lindsey P. Horvath, and Janice Hahn. Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffery Prang and Sheriff Robert G. Luna also attended.

Barger’s Fifth District is the largest Supervisorial district of Los Angeles County, spanning 2,785 square miles, and includes 20 cities and 83 unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys.

Barber, the board’s lone Republican, was first elected to the board in 2016. In her prior two terms, Barger has focused on public safety, homelessness and improving the quality of life for Los Angeles County residents with an emphasis on mental health.

She won reelection with 56.82% of the vote on March 5, avoiding a runoff by exceeding the required 50% plus one threshold. This will be her final term as members of the board of supervisors are limited to three four-year terms.

During her remarks after taking her oath of office, Barger reaffirmed her commitment to serving the residents of the Fifth District.

“I will face our county’s challenges head-on,” Barger said. “I will continue to use an approach that contains ingredients I believe are essential for success. Firstly, effective governance is rooted in collaboration. Leading with integrity and transparency is key. I also believe in a bottom-up approach to policy making. Engaging constituents and stakeholders is essential. My team and I will continue prioritizing opportunities to truly listen to their perspectives and voices. Together, we can build a Los Angeles County that we can all be proud of–a county that stands as a beacon of hope, resilience and community.”