The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it Devon Farfan, who has served the city for 33 years, was named chief of parking enforcement and traffic control.
Farfan, a native Angeleno, began her career at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and joined LADOT 32 years ago as a traffic officer. She has worked in all five of the department’s Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control area offices.
“As we enter National Hispanic Heritage Month, I am proud to recognize Chief Devon Farfan as the first Latina and second woman to hold this position,” City Councilwoman Nury Martinez said. “Chief Farfan not only brings immense experience to her new role, but she embodies the very best our culture has to offer and values. Her commitment and dedication to serving our communities makes her the best choice for this role.”
Farfan will lead 573 LADOT traffic officers who serve 7,500 miles of streets with traffic control and enforcement.
“I am honored by this opportunity,” she said. “My vision is to prepare our future leaders and ensure that our management team leads by example. I have proudly worn the uniform for 32 years and the priorities for our traffic officers are still the same — help keep the city safe by conducting our work responsibly. I will focus on getting back to basics, which are to show up every day, get into the field in a timely manner, patrol and enforce parking violations, direct traffic, address abandoned vehicles, answer service calls in a timely manner, and go home safely.”
LADOT General Manager Seleta Reynolds said Farfan “is a natural leader who embodies the core qualities we value most. Her deep knowledge of daily operations, experience and commitment to excellence will continue to lead the division to a high standard of service.”