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Application Process Opening for the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council That Will Provide an Opportunity for Young Angelenos to Participate in City Government

LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2022) — The Olivia Mitchell Youth Council (LA City Youth Council) application process opens January 28, 2022. The youth council is an opportunity for young Angelenos to participate in their local government. During the year-long paid program, participants will have an opportunity to learn the inner workings of the City of…

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…