Election season is here! Vote-by-mail ballots have already gone out and Voting Centers are now open throughout LA County from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. On election day (Tuesday, November 5) Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. You can vote...
August is National Black Business Month. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the many Black-owned businesses in our district that not only serve our communities but also enrich the cultural fabric of LA County. ...
As the start of the school year approaches for students throughout our district, it's a good reminder to discuss that words matter and that we have the power to stand up to hate - not just in our schools but in every part of our...
The Supreme Court’s decision in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson clarifies that cities can enforce criminal penalties on people who are unhoused and sleeping outside when there is no shelter available. This provides a punitive approach that moves people experiencing homelessness...
I am proud to share that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion I introduced this week, Continuing the Work of Reparations in Los Angeles County, to address the multi-generational impact of slavery and racist policies, including–but not limited to redlining, segregation, and housing...
After months of community outreach and discussions regarding the Metro C-Line (Green) Extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance, this week, I joined my colleagues on the Metro Board in voting to further study and create a final Environmental Impact Report for the Right-of-Way Hybrid Alternative....
We recently kicked-off the full-scale launch of the County’s Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI) with a Summit at Expo Park that provided free resources and programs to over 500 entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits in partnership with the City of Los Angeles. Back in 2021, I...
Black Maternal Health Week starts next Thursday, April 11, and goes through April 17. Since 2021, the Board of Supervisors has stood with me in ensuring LA County joins in uplifting this national week of awareness and action, including The Day of the Black Infant...
In California, women earn only 88 cents for every dollar a man earns. According to the National Women’s Law Center, this costs women an average of $907,680 over a 40-year career span. From the moment women are hired for their first jobs until they retire...
It is a top priority for my office to get our family, friends, and neighbors who are experiencing homelessness off the streets and into the appropriate supportive housing and services they need to stay housed. We are committed to ensuring ongoing outreach–including cleanups and service...