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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to Host 7th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in Pacoima
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2023 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to Host 7th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in Pacoima Featuring World Famous Kumbia All Starz and Catrina Costume MC’d by 93.9 Melissa Rios Los Angeles, CA— Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez will host the 7th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival (Day of the…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Secures $1.4 Million and the Creation of the City’s First Youth Development Department
Los Angeles, CA — Today, the $1.4 million budget allocation for the Youth Development Department marks the beginning of systemic change that delivers greater equity and justice for young people in the City of Los Angeles. In March of 2018, Councilwoman Rodriguez introduced legislation to establish a Youth Development Task Force. The Task Force launched…
The Olivia Mitchell Youth Council Approved in Council Today Will Provide an Opportunity for Young Angelenos to Participate in City Government
Los Angeles, CA — Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s legislation to create the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council. The council which will include two youth representatives from each council district will educate and invite their participation in their city government. The Olivia Mitchell Youth Council will be modeled after the Youth…
Callers to MyLA311 will Hear Message from Mr. Los Angeles, Tom LaBonge
Beautifying Los Angeles was Tom LaBonge’s passion and now callers who share his love for Los Angeles can hear an inspiring message when they are on hold calling for MyLA311 services.– Los Angeles, CA — Tom LaBonge who served as the Fourth District Councilmember from 2001 to 2015, passed away in January of 2021. Known…
Universal Child Care Needed to Provide Equitable Economic Recovery in Underserved Communities
The Los Angeles City Council today approved a motion directing the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to develop a plan to pursue state funds for child care and ensure contracts for services are equitably distributed to underserved communities. Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion co-presented by Council President Nury Martinez and…
The City of Los Angeles Pledges Support for Military Caregivers as Hidden Heroes
Joins a Growing Movement of more than 150 Communities Nationwide Committed to Empowering Caregivers in their Hometowns Los Angeles, CA — Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a resolution pledging the City of Los Angeles’ support to local military and veteran caregivers by signing on as a Hidden Heroes City, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s network of…
COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Sites for Council District 7 Residents Open Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Los Angeles, CA — The pandemic has disproportionately impacted the Northeast San Fernando Valley especially in working class, Latino neighborhoods. With many residents working in essential jobs and living in crowded, multigenerational households the virus has spread quickly through the community. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez has worked to protect those in her district from the beginning…
An approach to public safety that delivers equitable opportunity to youth in Los Angeles is introduced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez along with Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Nithya Raman
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez along with Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Nithya Raman introduced a motion seconded by Councilmember Mike Bonin to create a Youth Development Department. There are 800,000 youth ages 10-25 in Los Angeles, 200,000 who currently live in poverty, with 68,000 disconnected from school and job opportunities, and…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Introduces Legislation to Create the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council
Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez who has championed elevating youth participation in the city and the creation of a Youth Development Department, introduced legislation to create the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council. The council which will include two youth representatives from each council district will educate and invite their participation in their city…