LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement regarding her support for a report back on exploring an eviction moratorium:

Eviction moratoriums must be anchored with sustainable funding because we are not erasing debt, we are only deferring payments– tenants will face an even larger bill when the rent is finally due, placing them and small and pop landlords at greater risk of losing their housing.

The attacks on our immigrant communities are devastating countless lives and livelihoods. When the report returns to the Board in the coming weeks, I expect it to include a comprehensive analysis of the impact of previous emergency tenant protections—including the eviction moratoriums enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. We must apply the lessons learned to strengthen the County’s housing policies, with the goal of keeping people housed and supporting the small property owners who provide that housing.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement regarding her vote in support of establishing an emergency rent relief program for immigrant communities and preserving rent relief support for residents impacted by wildfires:  

I appreciate that the authors of the rent relief motion accepted amendments to avoid splitting the $10M commitment the Board made to our residents displaced by wildfires by keeping whole the amounts for wildfire survivors and immigrant communities. As well as adjusting the max grant caps for up to 6 months or $15,000 per household – since we heard from residents that $5,000 per household is not enough to fulfill the intent of housing stability.  

We have a responsibility and the capacity to hold multiple vulnerable communities at once. The attacks on our immigrant communities are devastating countless lives and livelihoods and require an urgent response that accounts for the lessons learned from previous rent relief programs. We know that the average amount needed per household to make up for back rent is between $17K to $27K.  

For any rent relief program to be successful it must be timely, targeted, and accessible. I will continue to urge the Dept of Consumer and Business Affairs to quickly get funding to the people who need it most, it will be 90 days for DCBA can get this program started. I will also continue to work with my colleagues on the Board to ensure we are applying the insights captured after this program once it launches to see where there is room to strengthen and expand access to these crucially needed funds.  

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board) approved a motion by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell proclaiming September 2025 as National D/deaf Awareness Month, and September 23 as D/deaf Awareness Day in Los Angeles County. The motion calls on County departments and residents to celebrate and work toward a more inclusive Los Angeles County for the diverse and vibrant D/deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

“Our D/deaf community is expansive, with intersecting identities, and is worthy of celebration not just in September. I am proud that the County continues to stand with the global movement recognizing D/deaf Awareness Month, and I encourage residents to join us in constantly improving how our government, neighborhoods, and all aspects of life can be more accessible and supportive of our D/deaf community,” said Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Second District.

Los Angeles County is home to one of the largest D/deaf and Hard of Hearing populations in the nation, with more than 800,000 individuals living in the greater LA region and surrounding counties. This year’s global theme, “Beyond the Silence,” challenges misperceptions and harmful stereotypes about people who are D/deaf and promotes diverse communication methods to ensure all voices are heard.

“Declaring September 23 as Deaf Awareness Day is more than symbolic—it is a commitment to embracing, honoring, preserving, and educating about the beautiful culture, language, and contributions of the Deaf community, while affirming our shared responsibility to protect communication access and equality for all,” said Dr. Patricia Hughes, CEO of the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD). “GLAD is a deaf-led, one-stop community center serving the Deaf community across Greater Los Angeles County.”

The Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities has launched a dedicated resource page for D/deaf Awareness Month, offering information to support and better understand the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. Residents are encouraged to explore the page here: https://ad.lacounty.gov/services/disabilities/deaf-awareness-month/

In addition to encouraging County departments, the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities, community partners, and residents to promote awareness, inclusion, and equitable access for D/deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals through education, accessible services, and community engagement, the motion also acknowledges the historical significance of Native American sign languages and variations of American Sign Language (ASL)—including Black ASL, which developed in historically Black Deaf schools established during segregation.

To read the entire motion, click here.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board) approved a motion by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to extend the County’s Cluster Review Process for non-emergency Board motions until further notice and to establish a cluster meeting focused on Economic Development matters.

The Cluster Review Process pilot, which began in January 20205 has allowed for greater public input on Board motions before they are brought to the Board of Supervisors for a vote. The motion passed with an amendment from Supervisor Hilda Solis to allow for Board motions in response to actions by the federal government be exempt from the cluster review process.

“Our commitment to transparency and community-centered policymaking is embodied in the Cluster Review Process,” said Supervisor Mitchell. “It doesn’t impede our ability to respond quickly to emergencies and urgent matters, and it allows for more voices to be heard, early on with through collaborative feedback. The Board’s support of keeping this process in place allows us to continue to improve it for more effective policymaking and governance that better serves the needs of our community.”

County Cluster Meetings – which are similar to legislative committee meetings – have existed for years, but the six-month pilot launch in January 2025 formally integrated them into the Board motion process. A June 2025 report from the County’s Executive Office highlighted both opportunities for improvement and key benefits, including greater interdepartmental collaboration and enhanced public engagement on Board motions. An additional report is expected in August 2026 to assess the outcomes of the process.

“The shift from only a two-business-day review period to two weeks for public policies that will impact millions of residents has demonstrably improved the quality and impact of our local governance. I want to thank Supervisor Mitchell and the Board of Supervisors for ensuring the cluster review process for non-emergency Board motions remains in place to help maintain this positive momentum,” said Melissa Camacho, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU So Cal.

As part of the Cluster Review process, non-emergency Board motions will continue to be presented at least two weeks in advance of the Board’s Public Hearing meetings at one of the six County cluster meetings that are held virtually and in-person:

(1) Operations
(2) Community Services
(3) Economic Development (newly established)
(4) Family and Social Services
(5) Health and Mental Health Services
(6) Public Safety

To view meeting agendas and ways to participate in County cluster meetings, visit https://ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas/

Motions for emergency declarations and routine administrative matters that are time-sensitive – such as reward motions used to help bring justice to families – will continue to not be exempt from the cluster review process.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell shared the following statement in response to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request for State receivership of Los Angeles County Juvenile Halls.

The safety and care of the young people in our Probation Halls must remain a shared and urgent priority. After years of the Los Angeles County Probation Department continuing to navigate a host of challenges – including achieving compliance with the Board of State and Community Corrections – I understand what would motivate Attorney General Bonta to request the state to seek receivership of LA County’s Juvenile Halls.

For a receivership to be successful, it is imperative that the receiver have the power and authority over all aspects of the detention facilities, including the staff that work there.

I urge the courts to hear this resounding alarm from the state and prioritize the depopulation of our halls and connect our youth with the community resources that address their holistic needs.

If this comes to fruition it will have real-life impacts on the youth in our care, their families, and our communities. It is my expectation that the integrity of our Care First vision in Los Angeles County is honored, and Youth Justice Reimagined is an integral part moving forward.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on today’s immigration protests following ICE raids is Los Angeles County:

“The escalated and targeted attacks on the fundamental rights of immigrant communities has forced this public cry for justice. People have a right to peacefully protest the violation of rights, denial of due process, and wrongful deportations. The Trump administration taking over the National Guard is an unnecessary intimidation tactic that further hurts public trust. My office is in contact with our Sheriff department that is on-site at Paramount and throughout the county to protect the right to peacefully protest. I am asking anyone who has taken to the streets to make their voice heard to do so peacefully because the real message is that our residents have had enough.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on today’s ICE raids reported around the County:

“ICE raids disrupted the lives of many of our families, friends and neighbors today, cruelly spreading needless fear in communities across the County. No one should be in fear of violent assaults like the ones we witnessed as they go on about their daily lives.

The County will continue to stand with and protect our immigrant communities against these actions especially when there is excessive use of force. I urge all of us to know and assert our rights so that we can all be safer and stronger together. Our Office of Immigrant Affairs offers services for our immigrant communities including legal aid through RepresentLA and Know Your Rights Workshops in partnership with community organizations. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please visit https://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell who also serves as on the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Board of Directors, shared the following statement in response to the AQMD vote on air quality regulations aimed at holding manufactures accountable in helping to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from space and water heater appliances:

“Today at the South Coast Air Quality Management District, we had the opportunity to pass life-saving legislation that would have significantly reduced air pollution from home appliances sold in our region. I’m deeply disappointed in the outcome of today’s vote. I believe we missed a key opportunity to improve health, reduce medical expenses, and fulfill our job of bringing our region into compliance with the Clean Air Act.

Had Rules 1111 and 1121 passed, they would have aligned our region with others across the country that are adopting clean energy standards and phasing out polluting gas appliances—while also helping to improve health outcomes and our environment. Unfortunately, our board voted the measure down, despite the proposal already being heavily weakened by industry lobbying.

In Los Angeles County alone, over two thousand people die each year from air pollution — nearly four times the number of traffic fatalities. Many more residents – especially in my district – suffer asthma and life-altering respiratory illnesses. These statistics underscore why I will continue to fight for strong protections and accountability to reduce harmful emissions that have been well documented. We must do what we can, as quickly as we can, to attain the standards required by the Clean Air Act, to avoid federal penalties, and do what’s in the best interest of public health.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement in celebration of Earth Day:

“Today is Earth Day! In 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated to raise awareness on pressing environmental issues like pollution. That same year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created. 55 years later, Earth Day, the EPA, and our environmental justice organizations are needed more than ever to protect against climate change and other real threats to our environment and planet.

We have one planet that we all call home, and we can all do something to help lessen the environmental harm it faces. For my team, some of the ways we are taking action include putting forward the ordinance to phase out oil well drilling across LA County, launching the Interceptor 007 in Ballona Creek to collect hundreds of tons of trash before it reaches our waterway, working to make our public transit system more accessible to help lessen the number of cars on the road and supporting the County’s comprehensive sustainability plan and initiatives to protect our environment.

I encourage you to join us in the above initiatives and to celebrate Earth Day at your local LA County library. Today, libraries across the County will be hosting hands-on activities and events where you can learn how to protect the earth through recycling, waste reduction, gardening, and more. Also, check out a special Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 25, at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City.

For a complete list of Earth Day events at your local library, visit https://lacountylibrary.org/earth-day-and-garden-month/.”