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Dear Neighbor,
In California, women earn only 88 cents for every dollar a man earns. According to the National Women’s Law Center, this costs women an average of $907,680 over a 40-year career span. From the moment women are hired for their first jobs until they retire from the workforce, pay inequities impact not only their lives but also their families and communities.
To help address this systemic issue, I am proud to share that the Board of Supervisors recently approved my motion, Celebrating Women’s History, Closing the Gender Pay Gap, co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey Horvath. This motion builds on the steps the County is taking to help close the Gender Pay Gap by signing on to the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Equal Pay Pledge and putting us on a path to establish a Retirement Readiness Assistance Program for women across all industries in the public and private sectors.
Despite having a full work history, the national organization Justice in Aging states that a higher rate of women are living below the Federal Poverty level at retirement. A Retirement Assistance Readiness Program is a crucial step in the fight for pay equity. As women near retirement, insight into wealth-building opportunities and financial management can positively change the trajectory of their lives.
As we celebrate Women’s History, we must continue to take action every day to eliminate structural barriers, like unequal pay, to create a world where gender inequities no longer exist.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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Standing with Gov. Newsom for Senate Bill 1137 to End Toxic Oil Well Drilling |
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I was proud to join Governor Gavin Newsom, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Fonda, and community leaders in the 2nd District to share our support for upholding the hard-earned protections from toxic pollution and oil wells in Senate Bill 1137.
In LA County we will continue to do our part to end oil drilling. As a follow-up to my motion, last year the Board unanimously passed an ordinance to end oil well drilling in our unincorporated communities, thanks to years of advocacy from residents and activists. There is still more to be done to protect communities living on the frontlines of oil wells which is why we cannot rollback the protections from Senate Bill 1137.
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Addressing Homelessness: Community Meeting with Compton Residents |
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Team Mitchell hosts and participates in community meetings with residents throughout our district to share updates and hear directly from community members that are impacted by key issues like the homelessness crisis. Our team recently joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Service Team (HOST), the LA County Fire Department, and the County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative for a community meeting with residents in Compton. We discussed the RV encampment clean-up process, concerns regarding overnight parking by logistics trucks and oversized vehicles, and water being taken from fire hydrants. Thank you to all the residents who joined us and that continue to work with us and our County teams on addressing these issues. To report an encampment in your community, download The Works app or call (888) 838-6746.
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Equity in LA County Contracting Event |
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I joined the Equity in LA County Contracting event hosted by the Department of Economic Opportunity and Internal Services Department to announce the inaugural Office of Countywide Contracting, this new initiative will be housed within the Internal Services Department and marks a pivotal step towards centralizing and standardizing contracting practices. By serving as a centralized hub for all County departments, this office will prioritize equitable practices and customer experience by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles. To learn more about the County's contracting process and how to do business with the County, visit doingbusiness.lacounty.gov. |
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LA County’s 2024 Women of the Year Awards - 2nd District Honoree, Dr. Elaine Batchlor |
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At the 39th Annual Women of Year Awards, we celebrated incredible women leaders including our 2nd District honoree Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO, Martin Luther King Community Healthcare, a CMS 5-star quality hospital and healthcare system, with a nationally recognized maternity program. Dr. Batchlor has devoted her career to reducing health disparities and expanding healthcare quality and access. She truly embodies this year’s theme, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” Congratulations to all the honorees! |
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Racial Justice Learning Exchange Event on Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline |
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Our March 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange event on dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline drew a full house with over 300 attendees. Thank you to our insightful panelists for the engaging conversation: Jewel Forbes of the LA County Office of Education, Rob Howard, Restorative Justice Practitioner at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Kent Mendoza of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition California, Dara Williams from the U. S. Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, and Dr. David Turner III, Director of UCLA’s Million Dollar Hoods Project. If you missed the event, check out the panel discussion here.
A special thank you to all the community members and systems leaders who participated and provided feedback. We held this discussion at D.O.O.R.S., an important community re-entry center providing comprehensive supportive services for justice-involved individuals, their families, and the community. To learn more about their services visit, jcod.lacounty.gov/doors/.
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Mount St. Mary’s University 14th Annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California |
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I joined Mount Saint Mary’s University for this year's report on the Status of Women and Girls in California, The Cost of Being a Woman: Solutions for Economic Equity. I had the pleasure of moderating a conversation with Eve Rodsky, the New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space. Together we discussed the inequities and gender gaps in our state and strategized on how we can create a future that is more equitable for all women and girls. To read the full report go to: Report on the Status of Women and Girls in CA - MSMU. |
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Sacramento Visit to Advocate for Investments in the 2nd District and LA County |
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Earlier this month, 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. We discussed key countywide issues, including homelessness, housing, environmental justice, right sizing our justice system, and strengthening our local workforce. I also discussed the need to secure more resources to protect healthcare and support the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative. The middle-mile is the physical fiber-optic infrastructure that will carry large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. State support in upholding the $1.5 billion allocation for the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative is essential in closing the digital divide that currently leaves thousands of residents without internet access. |
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Explore arts and culture venues in your community with family and friends via the LA County Arts map here: bit.ly/LACountyArtsandCultureMap. This map features museums, theaters, art activities and more. |
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To access additional information on upcoming community resources and events related to education, health, housing, workforce development and more click here.
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EVERMONT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZOOM INFO SESSION
Thurs, March 28 | 6:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Join an online info session covering the application process for the affordable housing units at Evermont, a mixed-use housing development located at the corner of Vermont and Manchester Avenues, 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.
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THE KINSEY AFRICAN AMERICAN ART & HISTORY COLLECTION
Thurs, March 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SoFi Stadium
1001 Stadium Drive
Inglewood, CA 90301
Our office is proud to support this live event discussing the impact of sharing pieces from the largest private collection of Black art and history at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium. Join Zocalo Public Square for an in-person panel discussion on The Kinsey Collection, which includes letters from Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, photographs of L.A.’s early-20th-century Black firefighters, formal portraits of 19th-century Black men and women, and more.
Register here or catch the live stream here.
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DINE OUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Tues, April 2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lennox Library
4359 Lennox Boulevard
Lennox, CA 90304
Restaurants operating in unincorporated LA County are encouraged to learn more about the County's Permanent Outdoor Dining Ordinance at an upcoming info session. Dine Out Los Angeles is offering in-person and virtual meetings to help you find out more about how to expand outdoor seating at your restaurant.
For more information visit, pw.lacounty.gov/core-service-areas/municipal-services/dine-out/.
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KIDS BEACH CLEANUP
Sat, April 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
In Celebration of Earth Day, the LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors is partnering with Heal the Bay to host a Kids Beach Cleanup. This FREE event will feature a traveling tidepool, arts & crafts, and a cultural environmental music performance by 3rd Rock Hip Hop. Check-in and cleanup supplies will be at the Dockweiler Youth Center. All cleanup volunteers must print, complete, and submit a signed beach cleanup waiver form to join the cleanup.
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COVID-19 MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC
Tues, April 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Burton Chace Park Community Room
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey CA 90292
Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot? This mobile clinic is open to the public regardless of insurance or immigration status. You must be 6 months and older.
Walk-ups are welcome! To make an appointment, visit bit.ly/dbhvaccine. For questions send an email to: cms@bh.lacounty.gov.
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2ND DISTRICT TOWN HALL: THE LA COUNTY BUDGET AND OFFICE BUDGET PRIORITIES
Wed, April 17 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a Virtual 2nd District Town Hall: The LA County Budget and Office Budget Priorities on Zoom (the first of three) to learn more about the County budget process and to share your feedback on Second Supervisorial District community priorities for the upcoming 2024-25 County budget cycle.
Spanish, Korean, and ASL translations will be available.
To dial in call 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 818 1514 5454
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MARINA CULTURE JAM
Sunday: April 21 | May 26 | June 9
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
The Marina Culture Jam is back! This FREE arts series features a diverse range of live performances, plus cultural arts & crafts activities for the whole family.
For more information visit: beaches.lacounty.gov.
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HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOP120) DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
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 from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance and is 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, there is a title transfer, or 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, check the LACDA’s website: lacda.org/home-ownership/home-ownership-program or send an email to: HOP@LACDA.org.
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DREAM FOR ALL HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is helping first-time homebuyers purchase a home with its California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program. The loan provides a significant down payment and/or closing cost assistance.
For more information about the program and eligibility information, visit the CalHFA website to learn more: calhfa.ca.gov/dream/.
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$500 GRANTS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY ADVOCATES
Are you a community advocate? The Nextdoor Kind Foundation launched a microgrant program that will award $500 grants to individuals making a difference in their neighborhoods and communities. The application takes less than 10 minutes to fill out and is due by 5:00 p.m. on Fri, March 29.
For more information and to apply: nextdoor.com/nextdoor-kind-foundation/los-angeles-microgrant-program.
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The California Abundant Birth Project LA County Pilot Program
Applications are open for The California Abundant Birth Project, a guaranteed income program that will provide no-strings-attached cash during a pregnancy. This initiative seeks to prevent stress during pregnancy and improve the lives of expecting parents. If selected, qualified participants will receive a monthly $807 cash gift.
For eligibility information and to apply visit: abundantbirthproject.org.
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$35,000 GRANTS FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs and the LA County Center for Financial Empowerment have launched the County of Los Angeles Greenline Home Program which aims to tackle the legacy of redlining. The goal is to empower and uplift economically marginalized communities. $35,000 grants will be available for first-time homebuyers with low to moderate income and living in high-need to highest-need areas of Los Angeles County.
To learn more about eligibility requirements visit: dcba.lacounty.gov/GREENLINE/
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BOS Meeting Updates
The Board of Supervisors (BOS) meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 9. All public Board meetings can be viewed live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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This Week on Social Media
Follow Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads to get the latest updates, resources, and events happening in the 2nd District!
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