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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Takes Action Against Illegal Street Racing
Los Angeles, CA August 3, 2021 — Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced legislation today in an effort to crack down on illegal street racing which is an ongoing nuisance and public safety issue on streets throughout the City of Los Angeles. Councilwoman Rodriguez also introduced a resolution in support of state bill AB 3 (Fong) that…
Firework Buyback Removes Record Breaking Quantities of Fireworks from Street in Advance of the Fourth of July Holiday
LOS ANGELES (July 1, 2021) — The explosion of confiscated fireworks in South Los Angeles yesterday was a tragic reminder of how fireworks endanger public safety. In high fire severity zone communities like the Northeast San Fernando Valley, the danger of sparking a wildfire is a very real possibility that could lead to evacuations and…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Secures $1.4 Million and the Creation of the City’s First Youth Development Department
Los Angeles, CA — Today, the $1.4 million budget allocation for the Youth Development Department marks the beginning of systemic change that delivers greater equity and justice for young people in the City of Los Angeles. In March of 2018, Councilwoman Rodriguez introduced legislation to establish a Youth Development Task Force. The Task Force launched…
The Olivia Mitchell Youth Council Approved in Council Today Will Provide an Opportunity for Young Angelenos to Participate in City Government
Los Angeles, CA — Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s legislation to create the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council. The council which will include two youth representatives from each council district will educate and invite their participation in their city government. The Olivia Mitchell Youth Council will be modeled after the Youth…
Callers to MyLA311 will Hear Message from Mr. Los Angeles, Tom LaBonge
Beautifying Los Angeles was Tom LaBonge’s passion and now callers who share his love for Los Angeles can hear an inspiring message when they are on hold calling for MyLA311 services.– Los Angeles, CA — Tom LaBonge who served as the Fourth District Councilmember from 2001 to 2015, passed away in January of 2021. Known…
Universal Child Care Needed to Provide Equitable Economic Recovery in Underserved Communities
The Los Angeles City Council today approved a motion directing the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to develop a plan to pursue state funds for child care and ensure contracts for services are equitably distributed to underserved communities. Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion co-presented by Council President Nury Martinez and…
The City of Los Angeles Pledges Support for Military Caregivers as Hidden Heroes
Joins a Growing Movement of more than 150 Communities Nationwide Committed to Empowering Caregivers in their Hometowns Los Angeles, CA — Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a resolution pledging the City of Los Angeles’ support to local military and veteran caregivers by signing on as a Hidden Heroes City, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s network of…