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Councilwoman Rodriguez Expands Microenterprise Grants to Support Small Businesses

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.

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Creates a Relief Fund for Service Sector Workers Affected by Recent Wildfires

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,…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Partners with the Los Angeles Fire Department to Launch Wildland Hand Crews – Now Accepting Applications

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.…