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Sacramento Visit to Advocate for Investments in the 2nd District and LA County
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I joined County department leaders and my fellow members of the Board of Supervisors to visit representatives in the California Legislature that serve our shared constituency of LA County residents. We discussed key countywide issues, including homelessness, housing, environmental justice, the justice system and workforce programs. I took this opportunity to also discuss the need to secure more resources for the Martin Luther King Community Hospital (MLKCH) and to close the digital divide that leaves thousands of residents without internet access. Middle-mile broadband is made up of high-capacity fiber lines that carry large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances and infrastructure funding is essential to ensure equitable internet access for all residents. State support in upholding the $1.5 billion allocation for the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative is important to bridge the digital gap for essential services and opportunities. I will continue to keep you informed on the progress of our Sacramento Advocacy meetings.
Enhancing Parking Enforcement for Unincorporated Communities
Team Mitchell recently held one of our small working group meetings with unincorporated area community leaders to gain additional insights and share information to help strengthen parking enforcement. Our team provided an overview of the research and issues that led up to the Mitchell motion that was approved by the Board of Supervisors to transfer parking enforcement services from the Sheriff’s Department to the Department of Public Works. Community leaders provided some feedback on what they would like to see in an enhanced parking enforcement division. We will continue to accept feedback on our constituents' needs and want to hear from all of our communities. If you'd like to read the motion or provide any feedback on what parking enforcement should look like in the Department of Public Works, please call my office at 213-974-2222 or send an email to: hollyjmitchell@bos.lacounty.gov.
Harbor-UCLA Hospital Launches Historic $2B Campus Replacement Project to Advance Healthcare Access for Angelenos
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We celebrated the groundbreaking for a new 347-bed, seismically upgraded, state-of-the-art Harbor-UCLA hospital, the centerpiece of their modernization plan that is expected to be completed by 2028. This nearly $2 billion investment is the largest capital project in the history of LA County. Harbor-UCLA plays a crucial and life-saving role–serving over three million residents with about 65% of patients coming from the 2nd District. I’m proud to share that we have a 50% local hire goal for this project with many workers living within 5 miles. An institutional construction project of this size wouldn’t be possible without the partnership and the dedicated work of our County Departments, including Public Works, Health Services, Mental Health, and Arts & Culture which have been working with the community and the staff to deliver on the County’s commitment to advance health care access.
Fire Station 58 in Ladera Heights Named in Honor of Trailblazing Assistant Fire Chief Hershel L. Clady
Fire Station 58 in Ladera Heights has officially been renamed in honor of Assistant Fire Chief Hershel L. Clady, a trailblazer in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. As one of the first Black firefighters in 1969, Clady fought for diversity and equal rights throughout his career, rising to become the first Black Fire Captain and later an Assistant Chief. His leadership and advocacy paved the way for our future generation of firefighters. Thank you to the LA County Stentorians for joining and Chief Marrone for honoring Assistant Chief Clady’s legacy.
LA County Parks and Play Equity Fund Celebrate $1M State Allocation for Windsor Hills Park Expansion
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I was proud to join LA County Parks and the Play Equity Fund in the Windsor Hills community to celebrate a $1 million state allocation that will allow the County to assess and prepare the land across from the Yvonne B. Burke Sports Complex into a place for everyone to participate in play and movement. This investment wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas. It was inspiring to hear from young leaders like A’Riya Gooden from View Park Preparatory High School–and share how access to parks and sports changes lives and brings communities together. This allocation is a down payment and a significant first step that builds on the County’s goal to expand park access. Thank you to all the community partners involved in this initiative, including Rainbow Labs!
West Carson Community Benefit Fund Update
The Bridge Point South Bay II Project, a state-of-the-art industrial facility located at 20850 South Normandie Avenue in the unincorporated West Carson area, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2020. As a condition of the project's approval, Bridge Point was required to allocate $300,000 to a community improvement fund for West Carson.
In November 2023, members of the unincorporated West Carson community submitted proposals for potential improvement projects–resulting in the identification of nine community benefit proposals. Over the next few weeks, a Community Advisory Panel, comprised of volunteers from the West Carson community, will review each proposal in-depth and vote on a project. Their recommendation will then be shared with the Director of Public Works for further action. I look forward to sharing more updates on this topic as we continue to meet with the Community Advisory Panel.
Make Your Voice Heard: Share Your Ideas to Help Stop Illegal Street Racing and Takeovers
If you couldn’t attend our Taking Back Our Streets event and would still like to make your voice heard and share ideas to help stop illegal street racing and takeovers, please fill out our survey here: bit.ly/SD2-Street-Racing-Survey. Your input is invaluable in making our streets safer for all. We look forward to keeping you updated on the upcoming symposium for this important issue.
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The Justice Care and Opportunities Department is the County’s new central agency unifying LA County’s efforts to serve vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities and drive forward the County’s vision of Care First, Jails Last.
If you’re in immediate need of help for domestic abuse protection, have a friend who’s under arrest, know someone with substance use challenges, or other crises, the County’s Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has a crisis resources list at http://JusticeConnect.org and Support Center seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 833-522-5263.
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HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOP 120) DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Home Ownership Program (HOP120) provides a second mortgage loan for first-time homebuyers with assistance up to $85,000, or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is less. The loan provides a down payment and/or closing cost assistance–secured with a Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. HOP120 loans are 0% interest loans with a deferred payment. Repayment is required when the home is sold, a title transfer, or when the home is no longer owner-occupied. To qualify, a homebuyer must not have owned a home (for personal or other use) in the last three years, and the home must be owner-occupied. The household annual income cannot exceed 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI)* for Los Angeles County, based on family size. For more information, go our our website: Los Angeles County Development Authority, or send an email to: HOP@LACDA.org.
FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS IN LA COUNTY
The Housing Resource Center is a great tool to help people list and find affordable, special needs, accessible, and emergency housing within LA County. Call toll-free My Housing Search/Housing Locator at 1-877-428-8844, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TTY users can dial 7-1-1. To learn more, visit http://housing.lacounty.gov.
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FREE NARCAN CLINIC
AT LENNOX LIBRARY
Wednesday, March 20 |12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lennox Library
4359 Lennox Boulevard
Lennox, CA 90304
Thanks to a partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services, customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) at one of LA County’s upcoming clinics. This medication can rapidly reverse opioid overdose and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. While onsite, customers will need to complete a brief video training on how to administer naloxone. Limit one dose per customer while supplies last.
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LEAVING A LEGACY (SPANISH INFO SESSION)
Wednesday, March 20 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
CARECEN
2845 West 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90005
Join our community partners, St. Johns Community Health and CARECEN, for an information session on estate planning. You can obtain FREE legal services, including counsel and advice with an attorney, self-help assistance, attorney-drafted wills, preparation of trust, and other estate planning services.
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WE ARE THE 2ND DISTRICT VOLUNTEER COALITION ORIENTATION
Tuesday, March 21 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join Team Mitchell for a volunteer orientation with Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. Meet our staff, connect with current and interested volunteers, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities in the 2nd District.
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EVERMONT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZOOM INFO SESSION
Thursday, March 28 | 6:00 p.m.
Join an online info session covering the application process for the affordable housing units at Evermont, a mixed-use housing development that will provide 180 units of affordable housing for seniors, families, youth, commercial and retail spaces, and more. Please note that translation services will be available. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Florence Library
7807 Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund invites you to a citizenship information session. Join to learn about the naturalization process and how you can become a U.S. citizen. Topics covered will include cost, eligibility, fee waivers, the interview and naturalization exam, and more.
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SPRING PARKS AFTER DARK
March 21 - April 13
Various Locations
Parks After Dark returns for the 2024 spring season! Enjoy FREE activities at 34 LA County parks! Join us for concerts, movie nights, dancing, wellness activities, food, games, and more!
To view the full schedule, visit:
Parks.LACounty.gov/SpringPAD
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