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Dear Neighbor,
Our small businesses face challenges with increasing costs, rising rent, and, in many communities of color, the threat of displacement and speculative development. To help address these issues, in 2022, the Board of Supervisors supported my motion to establish a Countywide Commercial Acquisition Fund (CAF).
The CAF was created as part of the County’s Economic Mobility Initiative to help small businesses stay and thrive in their communities. It provides funding to community-based organizations to purchase vacant and underutilized properties along commercial corridors, helping prevent the displacement of small businesses.
This week, the Board supported an additional $3.3 million investment and expanding the scope of the Commercial Acquisition Fund to support mixed-use and affordable housing developments in high-need areas.
Our small businesses are the anchors of our local economies and part of the tapestry of our communities. To learn more about how the County is supporting small business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profits, visit our Economic Mobility Initiative here: emi.lacounty.gov.
I look forward to more small businesses benefiting from this program and sharing when the grants will re-open to apply for Commercial Acquisition Fund.
In Service,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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Eligible General Relief (GR) participants in LA County can receive up to $475 per month in rental assistance and $500 for a security deposit. To qualify, applicants must meet specific income and property limits. For more information, visit dpss.lacounty.gov/en/cash/gr.html or call (866) 613-3777.
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We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the A.C. Bilbrew Library (150 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061) and recognized its namesake, Madame A.C. Bilbrew, a community leader, poet, and musician. Thank you to the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles for playing an incredible medley of Bilbrew’s songs. Her legacy and work continues to inspire and empower us. This library is also home to the Black Resource Center. To explore all our libraries’ programming and services, visit lacountylibrary.org. |
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We want to hear from you on ways we can achieve a more accountable governance structure for LA County. Come and share your experiences and ideas for enhancing how the County delivers public policy and services to ensure more inclusivity and transparency.
2nd District Listening Sessions are happening on Monday, April 21 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Willowbrook Library: 11737 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059, and Tuesday, April 22 3:00 – 4:30 pm at 510 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020.
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This week, I toured St. Joseph Center’s first owned housing site in the South LA neighborhood of Jefferson Park, called the La Ramona Family Interim Housing Community. This is the second HomeKey site in the 2nd District focused on families. The site, which was previously a motel, has been renovated into 20 transitional housing units. Residents have access to employment training, credit repair, mental health resources, and other essential services to support their journey toward long-term housing and stability. I had the opportunity to meet with the dedicated staff and hear directly from residents about how this community—offering on-site services, shared amenities like laundry facilities and communal spaces—is helping them build a strong foundation as they transition toward permanent housing.
Thank you to the entire St. Joseph Center team, as well as the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), for making this much-needed housing possible.
To learn more about HomeKey, visit homeless.lacounty.gov/homekey.
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Every year in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May, our office recognizes AANHPI community members making a difference in our district. We want to hear from you on 2nd District AANHPI residents who are making an impact in our communities. If there is someone you know who should be considered, please submit your nomination here: bit.ly/SD2-AANHPI-2025 by Monday, April 21. |
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The OurCounty Sustainability Plan is a long-range strategy to build a healthier, more equitable, resilient, and economically strong region where all our residents can thrive. The County is updating that plan and wants to hear from you about the progress and challenges you see as we work to build a more sustainable LA County.
Share your response for a chance to enter a giveaway and win a $25 gift card here: bit.ly/OurCountySurvey.
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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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2025 Arts Internship Program – Positions Open Now!
College students of all majors can apply to the arts internship program. These internships are for 400 hours of work at $17.87 an hour, at over 170 different arts organizations across the County.
To learn more and apply visit, lacountyarts.org/internships.
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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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Spring Into Fun with Parks After Dark
Now - April 26
Every Thursday and Saturday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Various Locations
Enjoy FREE concerts, sports, arts & crafts, food, and more at Parks After Dark this spring!
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Natural History Museum Film Screening Nocturnes
Thursday, April 10
7:00 pm
Natural History Museum – NHM Commons Theater
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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
To learn more visit: beaches.lacounty.gov.
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Free Poetry Class: The Pit of the Peach
Monday, April 14 and April 28
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness
123 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
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SAVE-THE-DATE
5TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION & RESOURCE FAIR
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We are excited to share that our 5th Annual Juneteenth event will focus heavily on getting resources directly to residents and serving as a catalyst for ongoing tangible services and support for our communities. We are interested in vendors, sponsors and volunteers who share our commitment to making this our most resourceful Juneteenth event to date.
To sign-up to attend and receive the latest updates on this event visit: https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/juneteenth-2025/.
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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, April 8. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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