Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez who has championed elevating youth participation in the city and the creation of a Youth Development Department, introduced 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…
Los Angeles, CA — On January 6, 2021 a planned protest in opposition to the Presidential results evolved into a dangerous insurrection. The United States Capitol building was stormed for the first time since British troops burned Washington D.C. in 1814. The aftermath of this riot left five dead, government property destroyed and a strain…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LAFD partner to provide COVID Care Kits to multigenerational households with a COVID positive family member. This unique partnership allows LAFD to provide supplies and personal protective equipment to homes at high risk of spreading the virus. Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez provided Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)…
Los Angeles, CA — Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion introduced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez in response to the recent Whiteman Airport accident in Pacoima. The legislation calls for a report on the accident, an environmental analysis establishing the toxic nature of Whiteman’s impact on the surrounding community, a legal review of…
Los Angeles, CA — Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced legislation in support of Proposition 16, a statewide ballot measure that will appear on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot. If approved, Proposition 16 will repeal Proposition 209 and reinstate affirmative action and restore critical equal opportunity policies in government hiring, contracting, and education systems. “As we…
Since the Safer at Home Orders were enacted, we’ve seen long lines and a great need for meal programs and food delivery across Los Angeles. If you need food assistance, please visit any one of these food pantries, free of charge. For more information, please call (818) 485-0600. North Valley Caring Services 15453 Rayen…
Dear Neighbor, Every year, my office creates an Annual Report to keep our residents informed with what’s going on in Council District 7. My report includes information on programs delivered for each neighborhood and how to access city resources. We are living in unprecedented times facing a global pandemic, depression-level economy, and civil unrest. Every…
The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority recently released the results of the annual Homeless Count. Overall, our City saw a 16% increase in homelessness, with large increases among seniors, youth, and victims of domestic violence. Although I am disheartened by the results, I am optimistic about the progress we’ve made here in the Northeast San…
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…
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:…
