Mellody Hobson announced on September 16, 2026 that she is stepping down from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organizing committee. Her resignation comes after local activists raised concerns about the potential impact of the upcoming Summer Olympics on the city.
The LA28 committee continues its work to prepare for the 2028 Summer Games, while Hobson, a co‑founder of the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will no longer serve on the committee. The decision follows pressure from community groups that have voiced opposition to various aspects of the Olympic project.
Hobson's departure marks a change in the composition of the organizing body as it moves forward with planning and logistics for the event. The committee has not released further details about how the vacancy will be filled or any immediate effects on its schedule.
Local activists have been vocal about the Olympics' impact on neighborhoods, public resources, and the environment. Their advocacy prompted Hobson to reconsider her role on the committee, leading to her announcement on the 16th of September.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which opened recently, remains under Hobson's co‑founder leadership, separate from her involvement with the LA28 efforts. The museum continues to develop its programming and exhibitions independent of the Olympic planning process.
As the city advances toward the 2028 Summer Games, the LA28 organizing committee will proceed with its responsibilities, incorporating input from various stakeholders while adjusting to the recent change in its leadership roster.