LA River Revitalization: Guidelines for Expanding Open Space Adopted, Prioritizing Disadvantaged Communities

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Los Angeles, CA — The Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries (ULART) Working Group adopted the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (The Plan). Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez led the multi-agency working group to focus resources on park-poor neighborhoods.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2020 Press Contact: Tran Le, tran.le@lacity.org, 213-257-0475 LA River Revitalization:…

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MARTINEZ, O’FARRELL, RODRIGUEZ URGE CONGRESS TO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS IN NEXT RELIEF BILL

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Members to introduce emergency Resolution in support of future federal relief package that aims at providing relief to renters and property owners & preventing a housing crisis in the wake of COVID-19 LOS ANGELES – Fighting for even further protections for Angelenos during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmembers Mitch…

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COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ INTRODUCES RELIEF EFFORTS TO HELP TENANTS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND BUSINESSES AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Los Angeles, CA — Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a legislative package to provide relief to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and provide relief to families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The package will include a moratorium debt collection, a housing plan to protect the families of first responders, economic relief for small businesses, infrastructure…

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Federal Relief for Small Businesses

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Starting April 3, 2020, through June 30, 2020, small businesses can apply for the $350 billion in loans available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress. The Paycheck Protection Program (Program) provides forgivable loans to cover payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Federal Relief for Small Businesses Starting April 3, 2020, through June…

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COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES TO HELP FAMILIES & BUSINESSES AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced sweeping legislation to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and provide relief to families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The package will include a prohibition on street vending, financial assistance to families and businesses in the 7th Council District, economic relief for restaurants, and hand sanitizing stations at bus shelters. Introduced…

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LA LEADERS CALL FOR HYGIENE STATIONS TO PROTECT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

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Today Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell co-presented a motion directing the City’s Bureau of Sanitation and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to install sanitation stations at homeless encampments throughout the City as a preventative measure to protect the approximately 36,000 unhoused individuals from the coronavirus. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2020…

COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE COUNT OF HOMELESS POPULATION IN US 2020 CENSUS

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Today, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, introduced legislation calling for more extensive outreach and a Census 2020 education plan targeting Angelenos experiencing homelessness. Los Angeles is home to the largest hard-to-count population in the nation, and an undercount can cost the City millions of dollars in public safety and federal funding for homeless services…

2019 In Review

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2019 In Review As 2019 wraps up this week, I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve accomplished together this year. We provided support to families in need, repaired decades-old infrastructure, prepared our community for emergencies, and brought cultural celebrations to our neighborhoods. It has been an incredibly busy and memorable year, and it is an honor…