Join us for another TUX Boot Camp to learn about Civic Engagement in 10 Steps! We will cover digital elements, Neighborhood Council outreach and election committees, communication policy and strategy, website elements and standards, communication proposals, self assessment, and more. If you want to delve deeper and get some one-on-one time with a TUX [...]
Mr. Josh LaFarga, a resident of Council District 15 in the Harbor area and executive board member of the Laborers’ International Union of North American Local 1309, has been appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve on the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. He will be filling the vacancy created by Mr. Victor Medina, whose term [...]
Since its inception in 1999, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (Empower LA) has grown into the nation’s largest and most innovative initiative in civic engagement and citizen-based government. More than 1,700 Neighborhood Council Board Members are elected or selected by their community to serve on their local boards and work to improve the City’s delivery [...]
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) invites customers and interested stakeholders to participate in any of eleven upcoming community meetings to learn more and have their questions answered about the proposed rate changes. Meetings are set up to reach LADWP customers in all parts of the City of Los Angeles and LADWP's [...]
The 3rd Annual Citywide Walk to School Day will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. The Walk to School Day LA Team is now in high-gear to identify participating schools within the City of Los Angeles and recruit volunteer organizers. With your help, we can double the number of participating schools from last year [...]
Q&A sessions are a great way for community leaders, politicians, and other influential people to interact with their constituents and fans, answer questions, and engage in conversations with the community. In today’s high-tech age, Q&A sessions have moved online, allowing stakeholders to participate from anywhere. Facebook Q&A sessions provide a great space for personal interaction [...]
Has your Neighborhood Council been working on increasing their online presence and using tech tools to engage stakeholders? Still figuring out the best tools, tips, and tricks for making your social media presence pop? Make sure to RSVP to next week’s Technology & User eXperience (TUX) Boot Camp to learn more about digital tools including [...]
The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance volunteers have been busy this summer! A key focus has been outreach: the NCSA is visiting other Neighborhood Council alliances to introduce themselves, share membership information, and invite input on how to best serve you and your Neighborhood Council. The NCSA aims to help all Neighborhood Councils pursue issues that [...]
As the City continues to evaluate the best options for a comprehensive policy regarding street vendors in Los Angeles, the final two community meetings will be held in August to solicit community feedback. The meeting times and locations are listed below. You can learn more about sidewalk vending in Los Angeles and the current debate [...]
For the past year, the Del Rey Neighborhood Council has been conducting a comprehensive community survey aimed at measuring the quality of life and well-being of the community. The Del Rey Well-Being Index was developed to lay the foundation to create healthier communities for all Del Reyans. It provides measurable objectives to elevate health and [...]
