‌

Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Monday, October 5

County of Los Angeles, California sent this bulletin at 10/05/2026 12:36 PM PDT

Dear Neighbor,

We recently approved the supplemental budget bringing the adopted County budget for this fiscal year to $54.2 billion. Developing the County budget is one of the most important things we do as a Board on behalf of more than 10 million residents, and this process works best when it includes your lived experience.

The County’s Chief Executive Office, which leads the budgeting process, is asking residents to share their priorities to help inform next year’s budget. You can complete the countywide survey, as well as surveys for each of our 39 County departments, to share which services, programs, and issues matter most to you, and even suggest new ideas for better meeting the needs of our communities. Take the survey today or by the October 31 deadline.

The supplemental phase of the budget process is an opportunity to revisit the adopted budget we passed this past June and make any necessary adjustments based on critical and timely information on anticipated revenues, expenditures, and other factors that have emerged since the budget was adopted. Click here to view the full budget presentation from the County’s Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Nicchitta.

Throughout the budget process I’ve emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline. We have to be thoughtful about how we spend every dollar, track the outcomes of our investments, and look for ways to make County government more efficient and sustainable without compromising the services our communities depend on.

To hear my full remarks on the County budget, click on the video below.

Budgets are value statements. Passing the budget is one step, but it is not the end of our work. As we prepare for continued uncertainty at the state and federal levels, I will remain focused on making sure we are good stewards of public resources, that we measure the results of our investments, and that Los Angeles County continues to be there for the residents who need us most.

I encourage you to stay engaged throughout every step of the County's budget process and to complete the survey to help us prepare for the 2027-28 Fiscal Year. To learn more please visit: Los Angeles County CEO Budget.

In service,
Holly J. Mitchell
Los Angeles County Supervisor, Second District

I want to uplift the importance of taking heat safety seriously as high temperatures continue throughout the week. Staying hydrated, remaining indoors when you can, and being sure to regularly check on the older adults, and any vulnerable loved ones - including your pets - can make a big difference. Please visit Ready.LACounty.gov/heat to find a cooling center near you and to access other heat-related resources.

Residents should also check their neighborhood conditions using the National Weather Service HeatRisk map.

And be aware of the warning signs for heat stroke and other heat related illnesses, so you can take action quickly.

Also, County libraries have been activated as cooling centers and are available during normal operating hours. Learn more at LACountyLibrary.org/coolingcenters.

I recently teamed up with Ascend at the Aspen Institute to co-host Forward With Families - a forum that convened leaders in education, community organizations and County Department Heads to identify solutions for expanding access to quality, affordable child care for parents pursuing postsecondary education and credentials.

With at least 68,000 postsecondary students in Los Angeles County also raising children, student parents face significant barriers to completing their education—including limited access to child care. This is why collaborative discussions on policy and systems change at the college, city, and county levels, with a shared goal of helping more student parents access child care, complete their education, and create greater economic opportunity for their families are so important.

I look forward to the insights shared turning into stronger support for the families we serve. To learn more visit: ascend.aspeninstitute.org/forward-with-families.

At this week’s Board Meeting we heard from Dr. Lucy Jones, Director of the Center for Disaster Resilience, and County Departments, to discuss earthquake preparedness. If you missed last month’s Sippin’ My Tea, where I covered how to put together an emergency kit, check out this video to learn more about building your own kit here.

For more info on what to do before, during and after an earthquake visit: ready.lacounty.gov/earthquakes/ and check out the County’s PSA.

Over 250 residents took the Park & Ride Shuttle at our Willowbrook stop at Magic Johnson Park to see Lauren Halsey’s afro-futuristic and cosmic takeover of the Hollywood Bowl titled: Emajendat! For $10 residents who took Park & Ride were able to get a stress-free ride to and from the Bowl. I encourage you to consider Park & Ride for your next visit to the Bowl, especially our Willowbrook stop for any LA Phil presented events. To learn more visit: hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-here/park-ride-and-bowl-shuttle.

And if you haven’t checked out Lauren Halsey’s Sister Dreamer sculpture park and garden at 76th & Western (7601 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles CA 90047), please go enjoy this free experience that is a love letter to South Central LA and unsung heroes in our community.

Job Opportunities and Free Skill Building Workshops

Regional Park Superintendent II & III

Join the LA County Department of Parks & Recreation in advancing conservation and environmental justice.

Regional Park Superintendent II

Regional Park Superintendent III

Mental Health Advocate

The LA County Department of Mental Health is hiring a Mental Health Advocate. Use your skill set and lived experience to help others.

APPLY HERE

Marketing Analyst

Join the County’s Department of Public Health team. Use your marketing experience to support meaningful programs and projects.

APPLY HERE

Girls Empowerment Conference 2026

Saturday, October 10
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

The Girls Empowerment Conference is back and bringing together girls from across LA County for a day filled with creativity, engaging activities and inspiring programming.

REGISTER HERE

Marina Spooktacular

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25
4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Join the County’s Department of Beaches & Harbors for fun and scares for all ages!

LEARN MORE

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 11:00 a.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 6. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.