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Dear Neighbor,
Election is here! Vote-by-mail ballots have already gone out and Voting Centers are now open throughout LA County from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. On election day (Tuesday, November 5) Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. You can vote at any Vote Center, to find the nearest one to you visit: https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?culture=en
The LA County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk is working to ensure you have everything you need to cast your ballot and has installed Vote-By-Mail (VBM) drop boxes at 9 Metro Rail and Busway stations: El Monte Transit Center, North Hollywood B Line, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Union Station (east wing), Harbor Freeway C Line, Hollywood/Western B Line, Wilshire/Vermont B/D Lines, Westlake/MacArthur Park B/D Lines, and Norwalk C Line.
To learn more about your voting options click here and check out this PSA from our California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber and John Legend on the importance for all Californians to exercise their rights to vote.
 To check the status of your voter registration, visit lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/voter-registration/register-to-vote/register.
Make your plan to vote here: plan.lavote.gov. You can also share this link to help your friends, family, and neighbors make a plan to vote.
Resources to Cast Your Vote
 Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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I was proud to attend the grand opening of The Moonstone, a 20-unit Project Homekey development that supports residents transitioning out of homelessness by providing permanent supportive homes along with on-site supportive services managed by Century Oasis Residential Services.
Located in Redondo Beach, this project was brought to life through a partnership between the City of Redondo Beach, the Redondo Beach Housing Authority, Los Angeles County, and the State of California.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and to the teams that will provide ongoing support to help keep residents housed.
To learn more about the County's Project Homekey program, visit https://homeless.lacounty.gov/homekey/
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2nd District Business Interruption Fund - Applications Now Open Through November 7 |
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The 2nd District Business Interruption Fund application is now open! If your small business has experienced a loss in revenue between October 2023 and now due to a natural disaster, construction projects, illegal dumping, or other qualifying challenges outside of your control, you can apply for up to $10,000 in funding.
To learn more and to apply by November 7 at 5:00 p.m. visit https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/second-district-bif/
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Racial Justice Learning Exchange Event- Screening of “Tending Nature” & Discussion |
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"Tending Nature" is a powerful film on how indigenous communities across California keep their culture and heritage alive through caring for their land. I appreciated the insightful discussion that followed our screening of this film for our monthly 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange.
We discussed how we can honor nature and our Indigenous communities through education and learning from past injustices and shared how we care for ourselves and our neighborhoods.
Thank you to Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda and Caroline Bhalla, with the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for being part of the discussion and sharing your indigenous heritage with us.
You can watch the film on PBS here: https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/tending-nature/special/indigenous-land-stewardship.
A special thank you to the Gardena Cinema for hosting us, this is the only single-screen, family-owned movie theater in our district! To learn more about the 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange, visit https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/racialjustice.
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Compton Initiative Beautification Event |
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Since 2006, The Compton Initiative has been committed to caring for our neighborhoods by organizing clean-ups, painting homes, schools, and public murals, and enhancing local gardens and bus stops. My office is proud to support the Compton Initiative and to work in partnership to create spaces that reflect the beauty and potential of our neighborhoods. Thank you to all the volunteers and organizations that joined us this month with Mayor Emma Sharif! To learn more about how you can get involved, visit justdogood.org |
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Celebrating A Sense of Home - Housing for Former Foster Youth
A Sense of Home is helping to prevent homelessness among our foster youth by providing them with homes and building a supportive community for former foster youth.
Earlier this year, my team joined A Sense of Home for one of their Home Creation Days to help Anna and her sweet 5-month-old baby girl move into their apartment. We spent a Saturday assembling furniture, hanging pictures, and putting dishes away to help turn Anna's house into a home.
This week, it was an honor to join Mayor Bass in speaking about the importance of community partners like A Sense of Home in our fight to end homelessness. LA County is home to the largest foster youth population in the nation. We are committed to doing all we can to prevent children from entering the child welfare system and ensuring those who age out are set up for success; this is why partners like A Sense of Home are so important. Thank you to Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos for your leadership.
A special thank you to some of the top volunteers with A Sense of Home that my office recognized for their commitment to paying it forward for other young people moving into their first-ever homes: Michelle Gutierrez, Candice Russaw, Brittany James, Quanice Hawkins, Jennifer Barrera, Monica Zavala, and Elizabeth Robinson.
To learn more about A Sense of Home, visit https://asenseofhome.org/
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Delete The Divide is an initiative led by the County of Los Angeles to advance digital equity in underserved communities through partnerships, infrastructure investments, and technology resources that empower residents and small businesses. To learn more about their programs and services, visit https://www.deletethedivide.org. |
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LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - 2024 YOUTH@WORK ELECTION WORKER
Young adults, ages 18-24, can also serve as election workers at voting centers. There are still 6 spots available in the Second District, including positions at Bethel AME Church LA, Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Rogers Park, and Victoria Community Regional Park. This is a paid opportunity; workers earn $17.28 per hour.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/YouthElectionWorker to sign up.
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2ND DISTRICT COMMUNITY BUDGET VOTING NOW OPEN
Florence-Firestone & Ladera Heights: Voting is open for the 2nd District Community Budget! Anyone 16 and older, regardless of immigration status, who lives in the unincorporated communities of Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights can vote. Earlier this year, community members from Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights shared their ideas on how to invest $500K (each) in their community. Now it's time to make your voice heard on which community projects will move forward.
Vote here: mitchell.lacounty.gov/CB-Vote. Voting ends on November 1!
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INGLEWOOD HOME ASSIST FUND
Are you a small and emerging developer interested in building or preserving affordable housing in Inglewood? You can apply now to the Capacity Building Fund to support your development goals. Five grantees will be selected and provided with technical assistance from Genesis LA and partners, staffing capacity grants and due diligence/feasibility assessment grants over a 24-month period. To learn more and apply click here.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 15
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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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LADA African American Advisory Board Presents: Your Voice Matters - Shaping Our Future
Tues, October 29 | 5:30 p.m.
Watts Labor Community Action Committee - Phoenix Hall
10950 S Central Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Join D.A. George Gascón and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s African American Advisory Board (LADA AAAB) for an evening of community connection and engagement at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee.
This event is an opportunity for you to meet the Board, learn about current initiatives, and share your voice on how we can better support and uplift LA’s Black community.
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From Vision to Reality: A Full-Day Immersive to Launch Your Nonprofit
Wed, October 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Community Center
12645 Wadsworth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Are you passionate about serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and justice-involved communities in Los Angeles County but haven't yet received your 501(c)(3) designation? The LA County Department of Justice Care and Opportunities is hosting a full-day immersive training to provide attendees with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources to guide them through the process of establishing their own nonprofit.
To learn more and apply click here.
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LA EYE CAMP
Sat, November 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LA Korean Consulate General
3243 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Vision Care Service West will be providing free eye exams and screenings for cataracts. Those diagnosed with cataracts may be eligible for free cataract surgeries. Additionally, free prescription eyeglasses will be available for those who qualify.
For reservations, please call VCS at (213) 545-6071 or email vcswest@gmail.com.
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ESTABLISHING A SAFE MAXIMUM INDOOR TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD FOR RENTAL HOUSING UNITS
Thurs, November 7 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Tenants, Tenant Organizations & Community-Based Groups: Join the LA County Department of Public Health to learn more about the proposed Safe Temperature Threshold for Rental Housing Unit Ordinance and to provide your input. To learn more, click here.
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A Community Circle Discussion
Thurs, November 14 | 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Via Zoom
Join Centinela Youth Services for a community discussion on the recent up-tick in mall takeovers. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe a circle discussion between youth, mall employees and other community stakeholders.
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RJLE Event: Celebrating Diversity at the Intersection of Art & Racial Justice
Wed, November 20 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall - The Bridge
3650 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Join us for a hands-on art activity in partnership with LA Commons as we explore the power of arts and culture in advancing racial justice. Guided by talented artists Eric "King Cre 8" Walker, Guillermo Alvarez, and Brittney Price. This free event is open to all. Come express yourself and connect with others.
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Board of Supervisors Public 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 on Tuesday, October 29. 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
Be sure to follow the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads to get the latest updates, resources, and events happening in the Second District!
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