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Supervisor Mitchell Issues Statement on the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

Supervisor Mitchell Issues Statement on the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Margarita Williamson Margarita Williamson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b4af46b7807d52b655c05ef0755b1cb66194dba6e817284b90c55fb8dd5db39?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/24/2026 07/25/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who represents the 2nd District, released the following statement in response to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count results which showed a 1.2% increase in homelessness across the Los Angeles Continuum of Care compared to last year.

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  • 07/24/2026

Board of Supervisors Advance Next Phase of Measure ER Implementation to Expand Health Care Access for Uninsured Residents

Board of Supervisors Advance Next Phase of Measure ER Implementation to Expand Health Care Access for Uninsured Residents https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Margarita Williamson Margarita Williamson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b4af46b7807d52b655c05ef0755b1cb66194dba6e817284b90c55fb8dd5db39?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/21/2026 07/21/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Board Chair Hilda L. Solis authorizing the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) to begin executing contracts with community-based nonprofit health clinics necessary for implementing Measure ER – the voter-approved Essential Services Restoration Act.

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  • 07/21/2026

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement Regarding the Arrest of a Suspect in the July 4 Compton Shooting

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement Regarding the Arrest of a Suspect in the July 4 Compton Shooting https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Margarita Williamson Margarita Williamson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b4af46b7807d52b655c05ef0755b1cb66194dba6e817284b90c55fb8dd5db39?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/16/2026 07/16/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell released the following statement in response to the latest updates on the shootings that took place in Compton on July 4 weekend claiming the lives of Eric Washington, Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, Thaddeus Clark and injuring others:

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  • 07/16/2026

Supervisor Mitchell’s Freedom Summer Program Returns with Free Activities for All Ages at Carver Park, Including Weekly Beach Bus to Dockweiler Beach

Supervisor Mitchell’s Freedom Summer Program Returns with Free Activities for All Ages at Carver Park, Including Weekly Beach Bus to Dockweiler Beach https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/14/2026 07/14/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Freedom Summer Program has returned to George Washington Carver Park in the unincorporated community of Willowbrook.

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  • 07/14/2026

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Move to Uphold the Will of Voters by Preserving Measure J

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Move to Uphold the Will of Voters by Preserving Measure J https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Margarita Williamson Margarita Williamson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b4af46b7807d52b655c05ef0755b1cb66194dba6e817284b90c55fb8dd5db39?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/07/2026 07/07/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to begin the process of ensuring that the voter-approved commitments to community investments and alternatives to incarceration established through Measure J, remain permanently protected in the County Charter as Los Angeles County implements its new governance structure.

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  • 07/07/2026

The LA County Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Intensify Efforts to Stop Illegal Street Takeovers Ahead of July 4 Holiday

The LA County Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Intensify Efforts to Stop Illegal Street Takeovers Ahead of July 4 Holiday https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/02/2026 07/03/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — As families gather to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Los Angeles County is reminding residents that illegal street takeovers are dangerous, illegal, and often deadly.

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  • 07/02/2026

LA County Advances Transformational Charles R. Drew University Expansion with New Affordable Housing Units and Community Investments

LA County Advances Transformational Charles R. Drew University Expansion with New Affordable Housing Units and Community Investments https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/30/2026 06/30/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the final land use entitlements for the Charles R. Drew University (CDU) Willowbrook Wellness Campus, clearing the way for a transformational expansion that will bring more than 500 affordable housing units, educational facilities, workforce development opportunities, and new community amenities to the unincorporated Willowbrook community.

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  • 06/30/2026

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Announces Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza as Chief of Staff

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Announces Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza as Chief of Staff https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/25/2026 06/25/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell today announced that Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza will serve as Chief of Staff for the Second Supervisorial District, following the retirement of Fredericka McGee. His appointment is effective immediately.

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  • 06/25/2026

Los Angeles County Advances Steps to Increase Fines for Illegal Street Takeovers And Expand Diversion Opportunities

Los Angeles County Advances Steps to Increase Fines for Illegal Street Takeovers And Expand Diversion Opportunities https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/12/2026 05/12/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Building on a motion authored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell calling for strengthening the County’s ordinance to address illegal street takeovers, today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-to-0, with one abstention, to move forward with proposed amendments that include – increasing enforcement against organizers and promoters by raising penalties for violations from $500 to $1,000, expanding enforcement authority to include off-street parking facilities and creating opportunities for diversion programs for eligible first-time violators, reinforcing the County’s “Care First, Jails Last” approach to public safety.

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  • 05/12/2026

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement Regarding an Error in the Sheriff’s Proposed Budget

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement Regarding an Error in the Sheriff’s Proposed Budget https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/06/2026 05/06/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement in response to the error in the proposed budget from the Sheriff’s Department that overestimated expenses by $1.5 billion that was identified by the Reimagine LA Coalition.

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  • 05/06/2026

Board of Supervisors Double Down on Combating Wage Theft and Supporting Local Manufacturers with Made in LA Pilot Program

Board of Supervisors Double Down on Combating Wage Theft and Supporting Local Manufacturers with Made in LA Pilot Program https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/05/2026 05/05/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved two motions co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Board Chair Hilda L. Solis focused on a dual approach for protecting workers and businesses by proactively going after wage theft and leveraging the County’s purchasing power to support local manufacturers with the launch of the Made in Los Angeles pilot program.

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2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, June 20
2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, June 20 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/20/2026 06/24/2026

The excitement of the World Cup is here! To help residents and visitors stay informed with the latest updates and emergency notifications, LA County has created a Fútbol Viewing & Resource Guide. This digital hub provides safety information, emergency alerts, health resources, and much more, check it out here: https://lacounty.gov/futbol/

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2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, June 6
2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, June 6 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/06/2026 06/24/2026

Today marks one year since the Trump administration zoned in on our LA region and began targeting and abducting residents from our communities through aggressive and illegal immigration enforcement actions.

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2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, May 9
2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, May 9 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/09/2026 05/11/2026

I hope you’re doing well and that Spring has been good to you so far. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I wanted to share an important update about a program that is making a real difference in communities across Los Angeles County.

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Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Monday, May 4
Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Monday, May 4 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/04/2026 05/05/2026

As one of the two million residents I have the privilege of representing, you deserve to hear directly from me not just about the work we’re doing but also about the people behind it that are helping to serve the Second District.

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2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, April 25
2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, April 25 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/25/2026 04/28/2026

“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” This powerful quote comes from the visionary lawyer, author, and justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit that challenges injustice in the legal system.

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Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Saturday, April 19
Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Saturday, April 19 https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/19/2026 04/28/2026

April is Arts Month, which made it especially meaningful to celebrate today’s ribbon cutting for the David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

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