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...
I want to make sure you received the LA County Office of Emergency Management’s Damage Collection Survey to help assess damages residents incurred during the recent storm that impacted our region. Residents and businesses are encouraged to complete the survey. This information will be used...
As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and what it means today, I am reminded of the fight he took on after successfully pressuring Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Acts of 1965. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
As 2023 comes to an end, I am reflecting on milestones achieved, memorable moments, and wins for our communities, plus the ongoing work in the year ahead....