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LA City Council Votes to Question Wasserman's Olympics Leadership Role
LA28 Organizing Committee says it remains 'on track to deliver a successful Olympic & Paralympic Games' despite council's concerns
Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:42am
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to pass a resolution expressing 'concern regarding the potential conflict between the Olympic movement's values and Casey Wasserman's association with the Epstein files', and calling for a 'thorough and transparent review' of his involvement. However, the LA28 Organizing Committee says it remains focused on delivering a successful Games in 2028 and does not seem to be heeding the council's rebuke.
Why it matters
The vote by the LA City Council highlights growing concerns over Wasserman's leadership of the 2028 Olympics amid his past ties to convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The council's move puts pressure on the LA28 Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee to ensure the Games' leadership reflects the 'Olympic movement's commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for all people'.
The details
In a 12-0 vote, the LA City Council passed a resolution calling for a review of Casey Wasserman's role as chair of the LA28 Organizing Committee due to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The council cited 'concern regarding the potential conflict between the Olympic movement's values and Casey Wasserman's association with the Epstein files'. However, the LA28 Organizing Committee said its 'focus remains on delivering a fiscally responsible, privately funded Games that protects taxpayers and benefits Los Angeles', and that it is 'on track to deliver a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028'.
- The LA City Council voted on the resolution on March 14, 2026.
- The LA28 Organizing Committee issued its statement late on Friday, March 14, 2026, after the council vote.
The players
LA City Council
The governing body of the City of Los Angeles that voted 12-0 to pass a resolution expressing concerns over Casey Wasserman's leadership of the 2028 Olympics.
Casey Wasserman
The chair of the LA28 Organizing Committee who has faced scrutiny over his past association with convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
LA28 Organizing Committee
The committee responsible for organizing and delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The international governing body of the Olympic movement that the LA City Council is urging to ensure leadership roles are held by individuals who reflect the Olympic values.
Karen Bass
The Mayor of Los Angeles who has recently called for Casey Wasserman to resign from his role with the LA28 Organizing Committee.
What’s next
The LA City Council plans to continue pressing the LA28 Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee to address their concerns over Casey Wasserman's leadership role in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The LA City Council's rebuke of Casey Wasserman's Olympics leadership highlights the growing scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offenders and the need for the LA28 Organizing Committee and IOC to ensure the Games' leadership reflects the Olympic movement's values of integrity and respect.
