Today, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance based on Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion enabling City agencies to recover costs associated with utility disconnection or other enforcement actions taken to shut down unlicensed cannabis businesses. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2019 Press Contact: Olivia McGovern, olivia.mcgovern@lacity.org 213-257-0253 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS…
Pacoima, CA (Thursday, June 6, 2019) — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced the launch of a homeless family resource hub that will support families experiencing homelessness in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. The hub is a one-stop shop for homeless services and is coordinated through a partnership with the City of Los Angeles, homeless service…
LOS ANGELES – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced new jobs to support wildfire debris clean up in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, particularly in the communities impacted by the La Tuna and Creek Fires. The jobs will be prioritized for veterans and individuals affected by these 2017 wildfires. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2019 Press Contact:…
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to approve Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Jose Huizar’s motion calling for the creation of a Youth Development Task Force responsible for developing a Citywide strategy to ensure that youth are equipped with the skills to succeed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2019 Press Contact:…
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance based on a motion presented by the City’s Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, to shut off power services at unlicensed cannabis shops. The ordinance advances to the Mayor’s desk to be signed, and upon his signature and the…
Today, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops by shutting off water and power services. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2019 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org 213-257-0475 ILLEGAL POT SHOPS TO HAVE POWER SHUT OFF, CITY…
LOS ANGELES – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez secured over $500,000 to fund navigation, hygiene, and supportive services for homeless families in the Seventh Council District. The funding was secured through the state’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) and will be administered by North Valley Caring Services (NVCS), an independent nonprofit which serves homeless and low-income individuals…
Legislation Supports State Bill to Allow Candidates to Use Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses LOS ANGELES – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a Council Resolution to support Assembly Bill 220 which would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 to allow campaign funds to be used for child care by those who choose to…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez was appointed Chair of the City’s Public Safety Committee, becoming the first Latina and the first woman in fourteen years to serve in this position. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2018 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org, 213-257-0475 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — LOS ANGELES COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ BECOMES FIRST LATINA TO SERVE AS…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez takes a look back at 2018. 2018 in Review It has been an incredible year serving as your Los Angeles City Councilwoman. From Sylmar to Mission Hills and Pacoima to Sunland-Tujunga, the 7th Council District is one of the most diverse in the City, made up of who care deeply about their…
