LOS ANGELES, Calif.— Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted in support of a motion, authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, declaring Los Angeles County as a Housing First County, which prioritizes permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness across the County.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly Mitchell provided the following statement on why she voted no on the motion to support the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness and the importance of declaring LA County a Housing First County in helping to end the homelessness crisis:
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— During Sheriff Villanueva’s livestream on Tuesday, April 26, he attacked and insulted political opponents including the Inspector General, and threatened to investigate LA Times reporter Alene Tchekmedyian for allegedly leaking a video that revealed a Sheriff Deputy kneeling on a handcuffed individual’s head.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to ensure independent oversight of the activities of the Sheriff and his department as it relates to the Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC).
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— Today the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair, Holly J. Mitchell, provided the following statement on the historic confirmation of Judge Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on the LA Alliance Lawsuit
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, that builds on the County’s commitment to Care First, Jails Last
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.695 billion for the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Program.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on the importance of following Los Angeles County’s mask mandate to keep game goers at Super Bowl LVI and the surrounding Inglewood communities safe
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell to establish a reward offer in the amount of $10,000 in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons responsible for the death of 16-year-old Tioni Theus.
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl to receive a report back in 30 days with a plan for how the County can protect and expand access to abortion rights and reproductive healthcare if Roe v. Wade is overturned this year.
Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, to establish a Countywide awareness campaign and protocols for preventing human trafficking at national and international events hosted in the region.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor to the Second District, released the following statement in response to the murder of Sandra Shells
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor to the Second District, released the following statement in response to the County’s lawsuit to recover costs and injunctive relief for the Dominguez Channel Odor Incident caused by a warehouse fire releasing chemicals into the channel
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor to the Second District, released the following statement in response to a bomb threat at Charles Drew University, located in the Willowbrook community of the Second Supervisorial District
Today, in the first public hearing meeting of the year, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, to identify the cause of the eight and half million gallons of untreated sewage into County waterways that occurred the end of December, and the necessary steps to prevent sewage spills and protect surrounding communities.
I am sending my heartfelt condolences to the family of LA County Fire Fighter Jonathan Flagler, who passed away this morning after sustaining fatal injuries while engaged in fire fighting operations at a single family residence in Rancho Palos Verdes. Fire Fighter Flagler was a 21-year veteran of the fire service, having served 19 years with the Vernon Fire Department before transitioning to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in October 2020. He is survived by his wife and two teenage sons. I want to thank Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Tony Marrone and every single member of the LA County Fire Department as our County family mourns this terrible loss. In honor of Firefighter Flagler’s memory, all County Departments will lower all flags to half-staff.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair, Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor for the Second District, released the following statement on the new Los Angeles County district lines approved by the County’s inaugural citizen redistricting commission
Today, the Los Angeles County Board Supervisor approved a motion authored by Chair Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor to the Second District and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn to provide additional support to Restorative Care Villages with trained and responsible crisis intervention teams to help quickly de-escalate and prevent violence, suicides or mental health crisis from occurring at restorative care village campuses.
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to serve as Chair, and Supervisor Sheila Kuehl as Chair Pro Tem. Representing Los Angeles County’s Second District, Chair Mitchell shared a video message on her goals as Chair to help strengthen the County’s path to recovery from COVID-19 with a commitment to building back with equity.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, representing the Second District, shared the following statement after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved her motion, proclaiming the Dominguez Channel Odor Incident a local emergency and requesting the Governor of California issue a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency in the County of Los Angeles.
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, to create a relief program to provide critical assistance to residents affected by the odor from the Dominguez Channel
We are continuing to work with LA County Public Works, Public Health and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) to address the odor coming from the Dominguez Channel that has been impacting the Carson community and nearby neighborhoods.
My office has been alerted of the foul odor impacting residents in the Carson community and is working with LA County Public Works to address this urgent issue.
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion led by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, representing the Second District, that strengthens access to supportive services for Haitian immigrants residing in Los Angeles County.
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion led by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, that increases the goal for local worker hires to 50 percent on capital projects related to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Board Chair Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, representing the First District, to establish a more transparent and sustainable process for conducting inquests
Today, as a member of the LA Metro board, I voted to allow K-14 students to ride for free. This is a promising step but more must be done for our low income riders.
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two companion motions led by Sup. Holly J. Mitchell with co-authorship from Sup. Sheila Kuehl and Janice Hahn, that sets LA County on path to becoming the first in the nation to ban existing oil drilling
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s appointment of artist and activist Patrisse Cullors to the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
LA County BOS unanimously approved a motion authored by 2nd District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, & co-authored by Board Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the 1st District, to instruct the CEO to invest up to $500,000 of ARP funds towards the creation of a block-by-block financial analysis for expanding affordable & reliable internet services.
The the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor to the 2nd District, to strengthen the County’s efforts to serve its immigrant population by addressing the unique cultural & linguistic challenges Black immigrant residents face.
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Stanley L. Johnson, Jr.
Tonight, the latest Health Order from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – requiring masks indoors regardless of your vaccination status – will go into effect. This is a necessary action to help stop the rapidly rising cases of COVID 19 infections and deaths.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor, representing the Second District, to implement a Crisis Response and Violence Intervention Pilot Program (CRVIP) in communities impacted by high violent crimes.
BOS approved a motion authored by Supervisors Mitchell and Barger to develop Countywide equity formula & public dashboard to ensure equitable ARP fund expenditure across communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on the Extension to the Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, to strengthen oversight of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD) Law Enforcement Services Agreements
The LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, to create a first of its kind countywide Poverty Alleviation Policy Agenda and Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, hosted a Veterans Food Drive-Thru Distribution to address food insecurity among veterans and military families in Culver City.
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, organized a Mother’s Day distribution with Baby2Baby that provided hundreds of families in the Watts-Willowbrook community with diapers, wipes and special Mother’s Day gifts.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s motion to create a plan for strengthening investments in the County’s justice system.
This week’s initial approval of the sale of Sativa Water System to Suburban Water Systems marks an important step forward in our long-term commitment to safe and clean water for residents of unincorporated Willowbrook and the City of Compton
Today’s verdict is a powerful reminder that no one is above the law. A jury of Mr. Chauvin’s peers validated the life experience of all of us who attempt to survive our Blackness each and every day.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis, proclaiming April as Arts Month.
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Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who called for a public briefing on the Initiative’s progress during today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, underscored the urgent need for a sustained focus on addressing systemic racism and pervasive inequities.
Supervisor Mitchell provided the following statement on vaccinating educators and re-opening our schools:
“Vaccinating our teachers and school faculty is a critical step towards fully reopening our schools. We cannot reopen our schools at the expense of the health of our students, teachers, and their families. Thankfully the vaccine matched with a commitment to following public health guidelines have allowed for a steady decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. These numbers along with guidance from our public health officials and insight school faculty, caregivers, and residents, must all be considered as we plan for re-opening schools.”
Today the California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Senate Bill 1391 authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell during her tenure as State Senator for California’s 30th District. SB 1391 which prohibits minors under 16 years old from being tried as adults
The Condor Squadron Pilots will pay tribute to famed Tuskegee Airmen and World War II veteran, Col. Theodore George Lumpkin Jr. with a flyover ceremony. Lumpkin, who lived to be 100 years old, was a long-time resident of the Second Supervisorial District who served as an Intelligence Officer with the 332nd Fighter Group.
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who represents Los Angeles County’s Second District, joins with union, health and business leaders in her district in calling for more doses of the vaccine and an equitable distribution plan that accounts for the State Health Order – that lifts stay-at-home restrictions to include outdoor dining.
“I have worked with Fredericka throughout my time in the state legislature and have consistently been impressed by her leadership. She brings a depth of experience cultivating diverse and effective teams and is skillful at making substantive policy initiatives come to life,” said Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. “Fredericka is highly respected and shares my commitment to justice and equity. I am proud to have her on my team as we do the urgent and necessary work of serving the Second Supervisorial District”
“I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones that mourn the loss of David McKnight-Hillman. It is heartbreaking to know that David’s life was taken while helping to serve other young people. Our community is rightfully disturbed by this horrific incident. I am committed to working with Wayfinder Family Services to identify additional support and resources to serve our young people who are in need of Wayfinder’s continued supportive care, while ensuring the safety of its workers and our residents.”
The Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District, and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, promoting faith community involvement in the County’s efforts to prevent and combat homelessness.
Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Board Chair Hilda L. Solis, that calls for the County to develop a comprehensive strategy – centered in racial and social equity – for protecting small property owners and their communities who are at high risk of losing housing due to the impacts of COVID-19.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisors Sheila J. Kuehl and Holly J. Mitchell’s motion for Los Angeles County to recognize and adopt the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s motion to allow The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) – the first public college preparatory boarding school in the state – access to increased funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Former State Senator Holly J. Mitchell was sworn-in to serve on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors by California Supreme Court Justice, Martin Jenkins on December 6, 2020. Mitchell’s seat on the Board of Supervisors marks the first time in history that all five elected seats are held by women.