Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD) announce the expansion of Round 3 of the City’s Microenterprise Grant Program, which now includes dedicated funding to help small business owners install security enhancements aimed at deterring crime and assisting law enforcement investigations. The grant application period is open until December 8, 2025.
Councilwoman Rodriguez issued this statement following the Los Angeles City Council passing her motion to bar city employees, sworn and civilian, from seeking outside employment with immigration enforcement agencies.
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Launched a Mobile Financial Literacy
Hub to Equip Young Angelenos with Real-World Financial Tools
Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) May 3
Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2025) — Over the past month…
Los Angeles, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez has established a temporary relief fund for service sector workers in Council District 7 whose incomes were impacted by the January wild fires, including the Palisades Fire. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated relief funds for affected communities, many essential workers—such as domestic workers, gardeners,…
Los Angeles, CA – For the first time ever the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will be hiring Wildland Hands Crews due in large part to the work of Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez who secured the funding. Councilwoman Rodriguez led the initiative to secu re funding for the LAFD, enabling them to recruit Wildland Hand Crews.…
Los Angeles, CA —Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s citywide expansion of her successful RV to Home pilot program, which has been operational in Council District 7 and has resulted in the permanent removal of over 100 recreational vehicles (RVs) from streets and helped 146 individuals transition into interim and permanent…
Los Angeles, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez presents the West Lakeside Street Park Summer Concert in Sylmar on Friday, August 30, 2024. The event will feature performances from local musicians, a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy an evening filled with live music, kids activities, food trucks, and community engagement. The free concert will…
Los Angeles, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez presents the second Free Summer Movie Night at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace on Friday, August 9, with a screening of the film “SING.” Thousands of local community members will gather at the largest municipal pool in the United States with the movie beginning…
