The Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell launched its first participatory budget pilot program in the 2nd District, allocating a total of $1.7 million dollars to the Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights communities.
What is a Participatory Budget?
Participatory budgeting or PB is a democratic and inclusive process that invites community members to directly influence and decide how a public budget will be allocated. PB is an approach to public engagement that puts real decision-making power over real money directly into the hands of residents. With community leadership and engaging outreach events, PB offers community members the opportunity to determine how to spend County budget dollars to create changes that they want to see in their neighborhood.
Announcing Our 2nd District Community Budget Implementation Partners
The Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell is proud to announce the Community Implementation Partners
who will help turn the winning proposals from our 2nd District Community Budget – the County’s first participatory budget pilot program – into a reality.
The program provides $780,000 to the Ladera Heights community and $920,000 to Florence-Firestone – a total of $1.7 million – for local residents only to decide how that money should be invested back into their communities.
Florence-Firestone Winning Projects &
Community Implementation Partners
Tree People and Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Nourishing Our Neighborhood: A Green Space Initiative
Collaborates with residents and nonprofits to plant trees and install planters to enhance community health and overall quality of life.
St. John’s Community Health
Florence-Firestone is Home
Provides cash grants of $500 to support 200-600 residents facing rent increases and financial hardship, with the option for residents to renew up to three times.
Inspire Together
Connection to Ready to Hire Jobs
Prepares and connects residents of all skill levels to ready-to-hire jobs with family-sustaining wages through candidate pre-screening, soft skills training, and a local job fair.
Ladera Heights Winning Projects &
Community Implementation Partners
LA Conservation Corps and Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Tree & Common Area Improvement Project
Beautifies communal spaces with signage, climate-specific trees, and landscaping while improving underdeveloped areas with drought-tolerant plants, lighting, and outdoor art.
Building Futures Inc.
Active Minds, Healthy Lives Initiative
Enhances programming at the Yvonne B. Burke Senior and Community Center with physical activities and digital literacy classes helping seniors gain the skills to safely connect with family online and access resources.
Bridge the Digital Divide
Digital Literacy Empowerment
Establishes technology classes at a local community center for all ages. Classes will include expert-led sessions, certification opportunities, and job placement assistance for residents most affected by the digital divide.
UNITE-LA
Youth Digital Workforce Development
A year-long job training initiative in partnership with local non-profits that provides young people ages 14 to 24 with work experience, training, and pathways to employment in high-growth industries.
Community Implementation Partner Related Questions
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
