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Dear Neighbor,
LA County's Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) ordinance is now in effect! I was proud to have the support of the Board of Supervisors in passing the motion to create this ordinance, which allows LA County to align with the state in providing a pathway for unregulated home cooks and sidewalk vendors to become permitted.
 LA County’s Department of Public Health is now accepting applications for MEHKOs. MEHKOs can serve up to 90 meals a week and up to $100,000 in annual sales. To help new applicants, LA County is waiving the $597 initial fee for the first 1,000 approved applicants. This is available on a first come, first-serve basis through June 30, 2026, or until funds run out. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/business/microenterprise-home-kitchen-operation.htm
Los Angeles County has over 50,000 unpermitted home cooks and sidewalk vendors and is now the 15th jurisdiction in the state to authorize MEHKOs. MEHKOs allow home cooks to participate in the formal economy while helping to protect public health and brick-and-mortar businesses.
Read the recent New York Times story here to learn how MEHKOs is inspiring diverse entrepreneurs to turn their cooking into a licensed operation.
Reminder: Find Your LA County Vote Center and Make a Plan to Vote
This is the final Get Out the Vote (GOTV) weekend before election day. Remember to exercise your right to vote. There are a number of ways that you can vote throughout LA County. Many vote center locations are now open daily 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.
To find a voting location near you, visit locator.lavote.gov. If you don't already have a plan to vote, make one here.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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Florence-Firestone & Ladera Heights: 2nd District Community Budget - Voting Deadline Extended to November 22 |
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The deadline to vote in the 2nd District Community Budget has been extended to November 22. If you’re 16 or older and live in Florence-Firestone or Ladera Heights, regardless of immigration status, you can select your top choices for how $500,000 will be invested in your community. Vote here: mitchell.lacounty.gov/cb-vote
 ICYMI: Check out a clip from our event in Florence-Firestone celebrating the launch of our community participatory budget program. Thank you to our partners, Participatory Budgeting Program, Reimagine LA Coalition and Tres Lunas for your dedication to this initiative.
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Parking Enforcement Update: Community Meeting on November 12 |
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On Thursday, November 1 at 6:00pm my office in partnership with the LA County Sheriff’s Department Parking Enforcement Division will be hosting a community meeting at Roy Campanella Park. Join us to learn about recent improvements in parking enforcement and share your thoughts on future enhancements in our unincorporated communities. Your voice matters, we want to hear from you. Register here to attend: https://bit.ly/SD2-November-14. For questions, please contact Tyler Webb, at twebb@bos.lacounty.gov.
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Metro Update: C and K Lines Reconfigured with New Aviation/Century Station Opening November 3
On Sunday, November 3, the C and K Lines will be reconfigured along with the opening of the new Aviation/Century Station. This sets the stage for the opening of the future LAX/Metro Transit Center, which will provide faster, transfer-free rides between Expo/Crenshaw and Redondo Beach. The new center will also offer convenient and affordable access to Los Angeles World Airport.
For more information, visit metro.net/cklines or call 323-466-3876.
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CYS Community Mediator Institute in Lennox |
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Over the last few weeks, our office has been proud to host and participate in the Centinela Youth Services' free Community Mediator Institute training series at our Lennox Community Office. This helpful training provides tools and tips for resolving conflict peacefully.
To learn more about how you can participate in the Community Mediator Institute, visit http://cys-la.org or email info@cys-la.org.
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This November, learn more about Native American Heritage Month with LA County Library’s curated resources and events honoring Native cultures and histories. Join special events like a book talk with Dina Gilio-Whitaker on environmental justice, a Gabrieleno music demonstration with Lazaro Arvizu, Jr., and a lecture by Kyle Mays on Afro-Indigenous history. For more information and to find reading lists on Native American heritage, visit https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/
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Report Air Quality Complaints
(View in Spanish)
The South Coast AQMD encourages the public to help protect health in the South Coast Air Basin by reporting air quality issues. To report excessive odors, smoke, dust, or other air contaminants (excluding smoking vehicles), you can call 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664), file a complaint online at www.AQMD.gov/Complaints, or use the South Coast AQMD Mobile app, which you can download here: https://www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp.
LAHSA Winter Shelters Now Open
LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Program (WSP) is now open throughout LA County from November 1 - March 31 ! The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County, and will be operating 24 hours a day. For more information about the Winter Shelter Program, visit http://lahsa.org/winter-shelter or call 211.
Metro Free Rides on Election Day
Metro will have free rides on Election Day to help you get to the polls. Additionally, there are vote-by-mail drop boxes at 9 Metro stations, see the locator here to find your nearest location: https://t.co/qqLZYBqKvR
2nd District Business Interruption Fund - Applications Now Open Through November 7
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 opportunity.lacounty.gov/second-district-bif
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ESTABLISHING A SAFE MAXIMUM INDOOR TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD FOR RENTAL HOUSING UNITS
Thursday, 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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PST ART + SCIENCE FAMILY FESTIVAL AT LA BREA TAR PITS AND MUSEUM
November 9 - 11 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
5801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90036
The PST ART + Science Family Festival is presented by Getty, hosted by the La Brea Tar Pits, and produced by Edinburgh Science Festival. The festival site will feature tented and outdoor spaces filled with interactive content for children and families to explore the rich and diverse art and science of Southern California.
For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art.
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COMMUNITY MEETING UPDATE ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Roy Campanella Park
14812 Stanford Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
The Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and the LA County Sheriff’s Department Parking Enforcement Division invite unincorporated community residents to learn more about parking enforcement improvements that have been made and the next steps for future enhanced services in our district.
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A COMMUNITY CIRCLE DISCUSSION
Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Via Zoom
Join Centinela Youth Services for a community discussion on the recent uptick 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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LA COUNTY PARKS HARVEST FESTIVALS
November 14 - 26
LA County Parks invites everyone to join in the fall festivities at this year’s Harvest Festivals being held at parks throughout LA County! Enjoy cultural celebrations with food tastings, dance performances, live music, crafts, a children’s story corner, and family games. For more information, visit parks.lacounty.gov/fall.
View flyer here for a list of dates and locations.
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2ND DISTRICT RACIAL JUSTICE LEARNING EXCHANGE: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART & RACIAL JUSTICE
Wednesday, November 20 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Bridge - Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall
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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Sign up for the Second District Unincorporated Newsletter here.
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