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Board of Supervisors Approves Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Appointment of Patrisse Cullors to the LA County Arts Commission

Board of Supervisors Approves Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Appointment of Patrisse Cullors to the LA County Arts Commission 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 08/31/2021 08/31/2021

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.

08/31/2021

Board of Supervisors Accelerate Efforts to Close the Digital Divide Across Underserved Communities of Color

Board of Supervisors Accelerate Efforts to Close the Digital Divide Across Underserved Communities of Color 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 08/10/2021 08/10/2021

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.

08/10/2021

Supervisor Mitchell Passes Motion to Strengthen Services and Support to Black Immigrant Communities Across Los Angeles County

Supervisor Mitchell Passes Motion to Strengthen Services and Support to Black Immigrant Communities Across Los Angeles County 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 07/27/2021 07/28/2021

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.

07/27/2021

Board Approves LA County’s Spending Plan for Phase One of American Rescue Plan Act Funding

Board Approves LA County’s Spending Plan for Phase One of American Rescue Plan Act Funding 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 07/27/2021 03/25/2026

I recently joined my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors in unanimously approving the CEO’s proposed spending plan for the County’s first allocation of $975 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding (the second allocation of $975 million will be received in May 2022).

07/27/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Appointments Dr. Stanley L. Johnson Jr. to the Los Angeles County Office of Education

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Appointments Dr. Stanley L. Johnson Jr. to the Los Angeles County Office of Education 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 07/27/2021 09/23/2021

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Stanley L. Johnson, Jr.

07/27/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on the Latest COVID-19 Indoor Masking Health Order

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on the Latest COVID-19 Indoor Masking Health Order 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 07/17/2021 07/17/2021

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.

07/17/2021

Board of Supervisors Approve Community-Based Crisis Response and Violence Intervention Pilot in Response to Surge in Violent Crimes

Board of Supervisors Approve Community-Based Crisis Response and Violence Intervention Pilot in Response to Surge in Violent Crimes 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 07/13/2021 07/13/2021

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.

07/13/2021

Board Moves to Create Countywide Equity Formula for Ensuring American Rescue Plan Act Funding Reaches Communities Most Impacted by COVID-19

Board Moves to Create Countywide Equity Formula for Ensuring American Rescue Plan Act Funding Reaches Communities Most Impacted by COVID-19 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 07/13/2021 07/13/2021

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.

07/13/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s statement on the extension to the Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s statement on the extension to the Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium 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 06/22/2021 06/22/2021

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on the Extension to the Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium

06/22/2021

Board Approves Motion to Strengthen Oversight of School Law Enforcement and Increase Access to County Services for School Districts

Board Approves Motion to Strengthen Oversight of School Law Enforcement and Increase Access to County Services for School Districts 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 06/08/2021 06/08/2021

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

06/08/2021

Board Approves Creation of Countywide Poverty Alleviation Policy Agenda and Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Board Approves Creation of Countywide Poverty Alleviation Policy Agenda and Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Basic-Income-Motion_TW-1-1024x576.png 1024 576 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/18/2021 05/18/2021

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

05/18/2021

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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.

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