Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is joining with 23 other prosecutors from major U.S. cities to develop and promote policies aimed at reducing gun violence, it was announced Wednesday. Prosecutors Against Gun Violence is a nonpartisan group that is co-chaired by Feuer and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. A summit is planned [...]
Our very own General Manager Grayce Liu is in San Francisco this week participating in the 4th Annual Code for America Summit. This annual gathering of civic technology leaders is a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of event that convenes innovators from dozens of local governments and mixes it up with civic-minded technologists, designers, community organizers, and entrepreneurs. [...]
We're stoked to announce the City's first Civic Innovation Fellowship - an exciting partnership between the LA City Controller's Office and verynice. The Civic Innovation Fellows will serve in a paid position as innovators, entrepreneurs, and change agents as they lead a civic innovation project with resources, mentorship, and support from both verynice and the [...]
A big thank you to everyone who participated in Saturday’s incredibly successful Congress of Neighborhoods! From Mayor Garcetti’s inspirational opening speech and his announcement of the Mayor’s Volunteer Corps to the many packed workshops, City Hall was abuzz with activity and passion for the diverse communities that make up our great city. More than 600 [...]
The Los Angeles City Council's Rules, Elections & Intergovernmental Relations Committee and the City Ethics Commission invite you to participate in discussing: -The Municipal Elections Reform Commission Report & Recommendations -Improving and Enhancing Voter Participation and Civic Engagement -The City’s Electoral Process, which may include consolidating the City's elections with State and Federal Elections and [...]
The City of Los Angeles will conduct a study to evaluate the cost and best implementation strategy for a system that would allow people to text 911 to get help in emergencies. Advocates say allowing texting to 911 would help the deaf community get emergency services. It would also serve people who may not be [...]
LA Sanitation teams up with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services Toy Loan Program for a Toy Reuse Drive in select City locations in honor of Second Chance Week. Come learn more about the County's Toy Loan Program at the October 16 kickoff event taking place at the Farmers Market next to [...]
Are you ready for a major disaster? No? Take time to prepare now! Please join the LAFD and the Disaster Preparedness Group (DPG) on September 27 from 9-12 am for the free 3-hour Disaster Awareness Course (DAC) taught by Captain Stacy Gerlich of LAFD's Homeland Security Division. The program focuses specifically on business, community, family, [...]
I hope this newsletter finds you well. The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners took their first step in addressing the harassment and bullying issues in the Neighborhood Council system by approving their Neighborhood Council Board Member Code of Conduct Policy at their Monday meeting this week. This new policy will require all board members to sign a [...]
On October 11, 2014 the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates will be hosting their regional Budget Day. The locations and times for each region are as follows: Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4: Braude Constituent Center 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91401 9 am - 11 am Regions 5 and 6: LA Legal Aid [...]
