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Dear Neighbor,
I recently joined my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors and LA County Department Heads working closely on recovery efforts for the County’s annual advocacy meetings with representatives in the State Legislature and with Gov. Newsom.
We discussed ways to build on the State’s support in furthering recovery efforts and protecting the delivery of vital County services. Thank you to Governor Newsom and all of our State leaders for the roundtable discussion on the action the County is taking and the support needed for the long road ahead to rebuild from the devastation of the wildfires while continuing to reinforce the County’s safety net services in the face of uncertainty in federal funding, that threaten access to healthcare and other essential services for some of our most vulnerable communities.
Keep reading below to learn more about LA County’s Medi-Cal Doula Hub, Career Opportunities, and other resources.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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 Join LA County in celebrating the undeniable impact of trailblazing women for Women’s History Month. Check out the County Library's curated list of books and events uplifting women changemakers here: lacountylibrary.org/womens-history-month/.
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I recently joined my colleagues and community members in helping to usher in Nowruz, a 3,000-year-old celebration that began on March 20 and will last 13 days - marking the beginning of the Persian New Year. Thank you, Supervisor Horvath, for organizing this uplifting ceremony in partnership with the non-profit organization MTO Shahmaghsoudi, who received a scroll signed by the entire Board for their work providing mentorship and services throughout LA County.
Millions of people around the globe celebrate Nowruz which includes principles like renewal, togetherness, and the strength of community bonds.
Wishing all those celebrating throughout LA County a safe and happy Nowruz with your loved ones.
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I had the honor of sharing space with dedicated community members called to serve as doulas who are now part of the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub. This has been years in the making, largely thanks to birth justice advocates working with the state legislature to put forward a bill signed into law by Gov. Newsom recognizing doula care as a Medi-Cal benefit.
To help ensure residents are accessing this benefit and to support our local doula workforce in becoming Medi-Cal doulas, the Board of Supervisors passed my motion to create the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub.
Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and advocacy support to individuals and families during various stages of life, including pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
Thank you to Dr. Sayida Peprah, Dr. Priya Batra, Felicia Francis-Edwards, Lee Walker, and Khefri Riley for your powerful remarks on the invaluable service doulas provide our communities, especially Black women who continue to face the highest rates of maternal mortality rates, making them 2.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than any other group. A special thank you to Frontline Doulas and Diversity Uplifts Inc. for being the community lead organizations working with the LA County Department of Public Health to make this initiative possible.
To learn more about the resources and opportunities available through the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub, please visit: www.frontlinedoulas.com/doula-hub.
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Team Mitchell joined the LA County Commission on Human Relations for its 48th Annual John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards, which celebrates leaders and programs helping to further equity and justice. This year, our 2nd District awardee was the Combatting Anti-Blackness Training Series designed by South Central LA leaders from Quilombos Capacity Builders, Diving Within, and the Building Healthy Communities Resident Engagement Committee. We also honored the late and beloved Arturo Ybarra, a dedicated Watts community advocate with the Courage Award.
To learn more about the County's Commission on Human Relations work to end discrimination and hate, visit hrc.lacounty.gov.
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LA County Parks Free Snack Program is open to all children and youth 18 years old or younger. Delicious and nutritious snacks are available at 48 park locations, Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enrollment is not required.
Participating 2nd District County Parks include: Alondra, Athens, Bethune, Bodger, Campanella, Carver, Del Aire, East Rancho Dominguez, Earvin Magic Johnson, Enterprise, Helen Kellen Park, Ladera Park, Lennox Park, Mona Park, Roosevelt Park, Ted Watkins, Victoria, and Washington. To learn more, visit parks.lacounty.gov/snackprogram.
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We gathered in the West Adams neighborhood for this month’s 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange (RJLE), centered on mobility justice and were honored to be joined by Councilmember Heather Hutt and the CD10 team.
Our powerful lineup of community leaders and mobility advocates included Yolanda Davis Overstreet with Biking While Black, Alex Ramirez of LA Walks, Adonia Lugo of the California Transportation Commission, and Eli Lipmen, Executive Director of Move LA. A special thank you to Tamika Butler for her support in helping to conceptualize today's event, which also included a screening of the documentary Biking While Black, followed by a 1.5-mile walking tour.
Proximity matters in helping to create change; that's why it was important for us to walk the streets together and share our experiences. The throughline for many of the points raised was the need for our streets to be and feel safe for every person, regardless of where they live or who they are. We have a shared responsibility to do our part in helping to keep our streets safe by paying attention on the road, sharing the road, and being open-minded about the various transportation needs of our diverse communities. To learn about past and upcoming RJLE events, visit: mitchell.lacounty.gov/racialjustice/.
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Grants for Sidewalk Vendors to Become Permitted
The LA County Dept. of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with Inclusive Action, launched the Small Business Mobility Fund Formalization Grants to help sidewalk vendors in unincorporated communities become permitted and compliant with the County’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance.
Sidewalk Vendors Can Apply now - May 2: bit.ly/SmallBusinessMobilityFund
In-person and virtual application support is available: bit.ly/LADistrictLocator
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New High Road Training Partnerships Fund for Workforce Development Organizations
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is launching a $17 million High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) Fund to support Workforce Development Organizations in expanding access to high-road job training programs for residents.
The application will open on Monday March 31. To get updates on this resource sign-up here.
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Career Opportunity: Team Mitchell Transportation & Infrastructure Deputy
We are hiring for a Deputy of Transportation and Infrastructure. Interested individuals must apply following the specific steps outlined in the job description here: bit.ly/4hsL2NA.
For more information about available opportunities, visit mitchell.lacounty.gov/career-opportunities/.
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LA County is Hiring Lifeguards for this Summer!
To view the full list of requirements and learn how to apply, visit governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty. You can also take a walk-in swim test at your local County pool.
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Careers in Film Summit
Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6
The Academy Museum is hosting the Careers in Film Summit, a free annual program that raises awareness about the range of film-related industry job pathways for high school and college students and those interested in pursuing filmmaking as a career. To learn more visit: Careers in Film Summit.
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Sippin’ My Tea
Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 pm
The last Sunday of the month at 6:00pm is Sippin’ My Tea! On Sunday, March 30 we will be discussing our 2nd District Community Budget Program and along with sharing key updates on County resources and services. Follow me on Facebook and YouTube to join this live discussion.
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Renewable Energy Ordinance Update Meeting
Thursday, March 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
The LA County Department of Planning will be providing an update on the Renewable Energy Ordinance Project. The Renewable Energy Ordinance regulates where renewable energy projects can be located in unincorporated LA County.
Interpretation in Spanish and Chinese will be available.
To join the Zoom meeting visit, https://bit.ly/4aLsbfa.
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Mount Saint Mary’s University
14th Annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California
Friday, March 28
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
For more information and to purchase tickets visit msmu.edu/statusofwomen.
Use the discount code, RSWG20OF for 20% off
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Kids Beach Cleanup
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar,
Playa Del Rey, CA
In honor of Earth Day the LA County Department of Beaches & Harbors is hosting a beach cleanup. This event will feature arts & crafts, live entertainment, a traveling tidepool and more.
To learn more visit: beaches.lacounty.gov.
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Experience 61: Grow Exhibit at
The Experimentally Structured Museum of Art
Now - September 13
ESMoA
14929 Hawthorne Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
Check out the new exhibit which explores the process of growth and the moments of pain, healing, transformation, and all the moments in between that shape us.
To learn more and plan your free visit, click here.
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For the latest updates on wildfire recovery efforts, including information on repopulation and resources, please visit recovery.lacounty.gov.
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 Residents can learn about and provide public comment on Board motions before they come to the Board of Supervisors for a vote at one of the five public meetings (Operations, Community Services, Family & Social Services, Health and Mental Health Services and Public Safety) also known as Cluster Meetings taking place each Wednesday.
To learn about cluster meetings, visit ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
The Board of Supervisors 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, March 25. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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