On October 25, 2019, the Los Angeles City Council took action directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance addressing 5 elements related to youth participation on NC boards. Neighborhood Councils will be able to file Community Impact Statements on this matter when the draft ordinance is introduced for its first reading. The intent is to [...]
by Mike Fong, EmpowerLA Director of Policy and Government Relations During the City Council's Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils (HENC) Committee on Tuesday, December 11, Committee Chair Councilmember David Ryu along with Council President Herb Wesson approved a set of instructions directing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report back to the committee on a [...]
The Los Angeles City Council has proposed a series of reforms to LA’s Neighborhood Council (NC) system, which turned 15 last year. You’re invited to join the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for a town hall on these reform proposals next Monday August 20th at City Hall. The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners is an oversight panel [...]
The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners' next town hall on the LA City Council's Neighborhood Council reform motion (CF 18-0467) is this Wednesday August 15th in Koreatown, followed by another on August 20th at City Hall. You are invited to join their conversation, and help shape the future of the NC system. Proposed reforms include the [...]
