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Dear Neighbor,
This week, we launched the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program in partnership with the City of Los Angeles. The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity will oversee a $2.8 million investment to provide more than 280 free, health-code compliant vending carts to stationary and mobile sidewalk vendors operating in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
This program is the result of a series of motions I authored along with Chair Solis and is in response to the passage of Senate Bill 946, which created a formal process for sidewalk vending in unincorporated areas and requires vendors to obtain a Sidewalk Vending Registration Certificate and a Compact Mobile Food Operation (CMFO) Permit from the Department of Public Health.
By providing free, health code compliant carts and removing cost barriers, we are making sure the law comes with real pathways for vendors to thrive in the formal economy.
For more information and to apply, visit opportunity.lacounty.gov/sidewalkvendingcarts.
MLK Youth Center Advisory Board Members Needed!
As part of our commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders, expanding access to health services, and ensuring the lived experiences of our residents inform solutions to meet their needs, my office is proud to create the MLK Youth Center Youth Advisory Board in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development.
If you know a young person between the ages of 17-25 that would like to shape an safe, inclusive, youth-centered space, they can apply here today. To help answer frequently asked questions visit: visit https://yab-faq-doc-final.tiiny.site
In service,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Happy MLK Day Weekend! On Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (Monday, January 19), we invite you to give back by volunteering, supporting local community organizations, helping neighbors in need of support, or in any way you can help further a good cause. Every action can make a difference.
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Ahead of the Thursday, January 22 Metro Board meeting, where we will vote on the Metro C Line Extension to Torrance Project, I have introduced a motion to approve the Hawthorne Boulevard alignment option. After working with Metro to hear directly from constituents and evaluate the best options for advancing this important initiative - that has been over a decade in the making - the Hawthorne Boulevard alignment option addresses key safety concerns such as proximity to homes in addition to placing stations closer to existing jobs, retail and services. Overall, this option offers the strongest opportunity to deliver lasting mobility, economic and environmental benefits.
I look forward to the discussion and vote. To learn more about how to participate in the Metro Board meeting, visit: https://boardagendas.metro.net/
The Tuesday, January 27th Public Hearing on the proposed housing development known as “The View” in the View Park - Windsor Hills community, has been postponed to Tuesday, February 24 to allow the owner and applicant to provide the required onsite advance public notice of the Public hearing. We will continue to share updates as we get closer to the new date.
We are continuing to turn winning ideas residents voted on for our 2nd District Community Budget into reality, thanks to the support of our community implementation partners, like UNITE-LA. UNITE-LA is helping us expand access to internships and career opportunities, which was one of the top ideas Ladera Heights residents wanted to invest their 2nd District Community Budget dollars in.
On Thursday January 24, from 4:00-6:00pm, UNITE-LA is hosting a virtual career fair for Ladera Heights residents ages 16–24 to explore internship opportunities and connect with local employers, including: Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Metro, United Airlines, and more.
For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4ojvwqO.
Team Mitchell is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2026 LA Homeless Count. This annual Point in Time Count, led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) provides critical data on the number of people experiencing homelessness and where to help distribute resources to communities based on their needs.
Join us on Thursday, January 22, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. to volunteer with us at our Lennox Community Office. Our team will be counting the areas of Del Aire and Westmont.
To volunteer, please register here and enter 90304 as the zip code and select Del Aire Westmont.
Building on our motion to prevent workers from being trafficked in the wake of the wildfires, we are joining the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ (DCBA) Office of Labor Equity in raising awareness that January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
DCBA has launched a public awareness campaign to highlight how crisis events can increase the risk of labor exploitation and trafficking.
If you or someone you know may be experiencing trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733. Calls are free, confidential and available in more than 200 languages. You can also report concerns to LA County’s Office of Labor Equity at dcba.lacounty.gov/stophumantrafficking or 1-800-593-8222.
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LA County Department of Youth Development Youth Advisory Board
The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development is inviting youth ages 17–25 from Watts and Willowbrook to join its Youth Advisory Board. This is a paid opportunity. Members will advise county leadership, participate in workshops and listening sessions, and contribute to the design of a Youth Center in South LA.
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STEM Mathematics (Secondary) Coordinator II
The Los Angeles County Office of Education is hiring a STEM Mathematics (Secondary) Coordinator II. The position offers an annual salary range of $134,760 to $157,644.
For more information, visit bit.ly/49yWxRX.
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Call for: Creative Strategist Artist in Residence
This opportunity invites artists, arts administrators, and creative professionals to apply for a Creative Strategist Artist in Residence with LA County Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Office of Immigrant Affairs. Applications are due by February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4pKb9Uv
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Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up
Thursday, January 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Inglewood Senior Center
111 N. Locust St., Inglewood, CA 90301
Join Metro’s On the Move Riders Program for a hands-on event designed to help older adults navigate public transportation with confidence. Learn about reduced fare TAP cards, trip planning tools, and expert navigation tips.
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Small Business Mobility Fund - Workshop and Application Support
Wednesday, January 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lennox Library
4359 Lennox Boulevard, Lennox, CA 90304
Learn how to apply for LA County’s Launch and Entrepreneurship Grants offering $2K - $10K! Attend a virtual webinar or in-person clinic to receive hands-on help with your application and get answers from program experts. Workshops are available in English and Spanish.
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Disability Justice: Stories & Performances of Lived Experiences
Friday, January 30 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wende Museum
Glorya Kaufman Community Center
10858 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for a community storytelling experience centered on disability and racial justice, featuring residents, caregivers, artists, advocates, and allies whose lives are shaped by the intersections of disability, race, culture, identity, and lived experience.
We invite you to be in community, connect with resources from the organizations featured below, and engage in interactive spaces that promote wellness.
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Discover LA’s Marina del Rey for All
Thursday, January 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Join the Department of Beaches & Harbors for a community discussion about making Marina del Rey more welcoming and accessible to everyone. Learn about youth activities, affordable spaces, recreation opportunities, and free or low-cost programs available to local organizations and residents.
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Assessor’s Homeowners’ Resource Fair
Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Center of Hope CDC
9550 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
Connect to valuable homeowner resources at this free community fair hosted by the Los Angeles County Assessor in partnership with Center of Hope CDC. Learn about Proposition 19, family inheritance, and home buying advice while connecting with local experts and support services.
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You can learn about and provide public comment on upcoming Board motions before they come to the Board of Supervisors for a vote at one of the five public meetings also known as Cluster Meetings taking place each Wednesday.
The next set of Cluster Meetings is on Wednesday, January 21 . To learn about cluster meetings, visit ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas.Sign-up to receive weekly notifications on cluster meetings here.
The Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting is a Public Hearing Meeting on Tuesday, January 27. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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