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COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ INTRODUCED SWEEPING LEGISLATION TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES AMID COVID-19

Los Angeles, CA — Yesterday, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a legislative package to provide relief to working families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation included a traffic safety plan for food pantries, the creation of a working group to reopen Los Angeles, increased accessibility for domestic violence resources, utility relief to low-income…

LA River Revitalization: Guidelines for Expanding Open Space Adopted, Prioritizing Disadvantaged Communities

Los Angeles, CA — The Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries (ULART) Working Group adopted the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (The Plan). Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez led the multi-agency working group to focus resources on park-poor neighborhoods.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2020 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org, 213-257-0475 LA River Revitalization:…

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MARTINEZ, O’FARRELL, RODRIGUEZ URGE CONGRESS TO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS IN NEXT RELIEF BILL

Members to introduce emergency Resolution in support of future federal relief package that aims at providing relief to renters and property owners & preventing a housing crisis in the wake of COVID-19 LOS ANGELES – Fighting for even further protections for Angelenos during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmembers Mitch…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez during a remote meeting

COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ INTRODUCES RELIEF EFFORTS TO HELP TENANTS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND BUSINESSES AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a legislative package to provide relief to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and provide relief to families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The package will include a moratorium debt collection, a housing plan to protect the families of first responders, economic relief for small businesses, infrastructure…

Small Business

Federal Relief for Small Businesses

Starting April 3, 2020, through June 30, 2020, small businesses can apply for the $350 billion in loans available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress. The Paycheck Protection Program (Program) provides forgivable loans to cover payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Federal Relief for Small Businesses Starting April 3, 2020, through June…