PRESS STATEMENT: Engine Services Restored to Increase Emergency Response Times in Fire-Prone Northeast Valley

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced the addition of twelve new fire personnel positions at Fire Station 75 in Mission Hills, further restoring engine services to an area that has been operating with reduced capacity since 2011 budget cuts. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 8, 2018 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org 213-257-0475 ENGINE SERVICES RESTORED TO INCREASE EMERGENCY RESPONSE…

STATEMENT: Councilwoman Rodriguez Calls for Matched Savings Account to Help Low and Moderate Income First-Time Homebuyers

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced legislation instructing city agencies to report back on the feasibility of establishing an Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program — matched savings accounts provided to low and moderate income earners to save toward purchasing a home. The IDA program will complement existing City resources for first-time homebuyers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 20,…

Weekly Newsletter (June 2, 2018) Homelessness Dips in LA for the First Time in Four Years

Here’s a quick recap of what’s happening in the Seventh Council District this week: Combating Homelessness & Making Real Progress In January, my staff and I joined thousands of volunteers to participate in the annual Greater LA Homeless Count, a point-in-time census of our region’s homeless population. This week, the results revealed that our overall…