Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez takes a look back at 2018. 2018 in Review It has been an incredible year serving as your Los Angeles City Councilwoman. From Sylmar to Mission Hills and Pacoima to Sunland-Tujunga, the 7th Council District is one of the most diverse in the City, made up of who care deeply about their…
LOS ANGELES – Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced that the Pacoima and Sun Valley neighborhoods received a $23 million grant from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program. The funding will support environmental and sustainability initiatives, low-emission transportation projects, and workforce development programs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2018 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org,…
Los Angeles, CA (December 14, 2018) – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) unveiled major traffic improvements along La Tuna Canyon Road. The improvements were announced on the anniversary of Keith Jackson’s horrific hit-and-run on La Tuna Canyon Road, an incident that prompted a community-wide online petition and discussion for enhanced…
Los Angeles, CA – Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced the opening of a Safe Parking site in North Hills. This is the first safe parking location in the City of Los Angeles to provide spaces for Recreational Vehicles (RVs). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2018 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org, 213-257-0475 LOS ANGELES LAUNCHES…
As we work to uplift families out of poverty and homelessness, we must assure their safety from those who seek to harm them. Individuals experiencing homelessness deserve the same rights and respect as anyone in our community, and we are going to fight and protect all Angelenos regardless of their ability, religion, sexual orientation, or…
Los Angeles Latino American Heritage Month is a celebration of Latino Americans in the United States. For over three decades, the City of Los Angeles has held a series of events throughout the month to highlight the significant contributions that Latinos have made to the City’s past, present, and future. More information and free public…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of Los Angeles will host a free outdoor movie screening of the 1975 classic thriller Jaws at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, the largest municipal pool in the United States. The event will offer music, free food (popcorn, water, and hotdogs), a mechanical shark, and resources to register for swimming lessons. Entrance…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced the addition of twelve new fire personnel positions at Fire Station 75 in Mission Hills, further restoring engine services to an area that has been operating with reduced capacity since 2011 budget cuts. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2018 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org 213-257-0475 ENGINE SERVICES RESTORED TO INCREASE EMERGENCY RESPONSE…
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced legislation instructing city agencies to report back on the feasibility of establishing an Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program — matched savings accounts provided to low and moderate income earners to save toward purchasing a home. The IDA program will complement existing City resources for first-time homebuyers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20,…
