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Los Angeles County Strengthens Mental Health Services and Safety at Restorative Care Villages by Creating On-Site Behavioral Health Crisis Teams

Los Angeles County Strengthens Mental Health Services and Safety at Restorative Care Villages by Creating On-Site Behavioral Health Crisis Teams 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 12/07/2021 03/14/2022

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.

12/07/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Appointed Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Appointed Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 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 12/07/2021 03/14/2022

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.

12/07/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Proclaiming The Dominguez Channel Odor Incident a Local Emergency

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Proclaiming The Dominguez Channel Odor Incident a Local Emergency https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Karim Sahli Karim Sahli https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a7cd9361d55ddcb5a97941e747b8212766ad41662dca0d579a3de8784d7980b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 11/02/2021 03/14/2022

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.

11/02/2021

Los Angeles County Establishes Relief Program for Residents Affected by the Odor from the Dominguez Channel

Los Angeles County Establishes Relief Program for Residents Affected by the Odor from the Dominguez Channel https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/19/2021 10/19/2021

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

10/19/2021

Update on Air Monitoring of Odor In Carson

Update on Air Monitoring of Odor In Carson https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/09/2021 10/09/2021

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.

10/09/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Responding to Odor Complaints Near Dominguez Channel

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Responding to Odor Complaints Near Dominguez Channel https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/07/2021 10/07/2021

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.

10/07/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Passes Motion to Strengthen Support and Access to County Services for Haitian Immigrants and their Families

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Passes Motion to Strengthen Support and Access to County Services for Haitian Immigrants and their Families https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/05/2021 10/05/2021

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.

10/05/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Creates Landmark Local Hire Goal of 50 Percent for Construction at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Creates Landmark Local Hire Goal of 50 Percent for Construction at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/05/2021 10/05/2021

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

10/05/2021

Board of Supervisors Move to Create a More Just and Transparent Process for Investigating Sheriff Deputy Involved Fatal Use of Force

Board of Supervisors Move to Create a More Just and Transparent Process for Investigating Sheriff Deputy Involved Fatal Use of Force https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/28/2021 09/28/2021

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

09/28/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Strengthening Metro’s Discount Fare Program

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Strengthening Metro’s Discount Fare Program https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/23/2021 09/23/2021

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.

09/23/2021

Board of Supervisors Passes Landmark Motions to Phase Out Oil Drilling and Protect Frontline Workers and Communities

Board of Supervisors Passes Landmark Motions to Phase Out Oil Drilling and Protect Frontline Workers and Communities https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth_WP-1-1024x536.png 1024 536 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/15/2021 09/15/2021

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

09/15/2021

News

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.

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).

Anti-Poverty Pledge Across Los Angeles County

Anti-Poverty Pledge Across Los Angeles County 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 04/07/2026 04/10/2026

Motion by Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Lindsey P. Horvath