Memorial by Grayce Liu The EmpowerLA team is sad to share the news that Marguerite Davis, one of the founding board members of the Mid City Neighborhood Council, passed away on May 16, 2018. At her service today, her family, community members and City officials remembered the amazing Marguerite and her lifetime of service to her [...]
Thank you for your assistance in the 2017/2018 Neighborhood Council Inventory. In order to finalize your inventory for 2017/2018, each Neighborhood Council will need to agendize a review and approval of the inventory report in the month of June. During the week of May 28th, each Neighborhood Council will receive a detailed letter and an [...]
Councilmember David Ryu, Chair of the City Council's Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee submitted proposed reforms for the Neighborhood Council system in City Council today based on feedback he received in a survey he sent out to Neighborhood Council board members. The proposals include: Amending City Charter to change the name of the Department [...]
The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners had its retreat on Monday, May 21 at the Downtown LA campus of California State University at Los Angeles. There was a presentation from the Office of the City Attorney on the hierarchy of laws and explanation as to the role of the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Thank you to [...]
Do you have feedback and insights to share regarding the delivery of City services in your community? LA's annual Budget Day - happening Saturday June 23rd at City Hall - is your opportunity to share your thoughts on how City services unfold in your area, and advocate for the services your community needs most. [...]
It's that time of year again! Civic Youth Leadership Academy is a program designed to educate, engage, and empower young people to take active roles in your communities and speak up on issues that matter to you. Designed for youth and young adults aged 14-24, the program runs for 6 sessions at Downtown LA's City Hall on [...]
Come join us again this year for the 2018 Annual Soro Community Festival. Sunday June 3rd 11am to 6pm. Open two hours longer!!!! Featuring: New Live Music Stage The City’s Best Gourmet Food Trucks (Kosher Food being provided by Taco ala Cart ) Themed Beer and Wine Garden, Hosted by Fandomodo Media. The Camp Soro [...]
The deadline to apply for Councilmember Nury Martinez's Ready for Women Fellowship for young women is approaching. Read the Councilmember's overview of the program and learn how to apply. From Councilmember Martinez: "I am committed to developing the pipeline of young women interested in entering public service and leadership. The Ready for Women Fellowship program [...]
PlanCheckNC is the Neighborhood Council Alliance focusing on planning and land use issues. Land Use Committee members are especially encouraged to attend, but anyone interested in learning how to navigate the City’s planning and development process is welcome. PlanCheckNC meets every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 am. at Hollenbeck Police Station, 2111 E. [...]
The results are in! Check out the results to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners survey here: http://tiny.cc/BONCsurvey Check back again in next week's Neighborhood Council Newsletter. We will provide the recap about the discussions from the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners retreat regarding the survey results!
