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CD-9 Welcomes Residents Applying for BIG:LEAP Program
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CD-9 Welcomes Residents Applying for BIG:LEAP Program

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterOctober 29, 2021

The field office of Councilmember Curren Price, Jr. (CD 9) proved popular to South L.A. residents, who lined up on October 29, to apply for the BIG:LEAP – the Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Program. Through BIG:LEAP, 3,000 qualified recipients will get $1,000 per month starting the end of January 2022. The payments will be issued for 12 months with no-strings-attached or conditions on how the funds must be spent. The only requirements are that applicants must live in the city of Los Angeles, be over 18-years-old, have at least one dependent, income at or below 100% of

LAFD Women Firefighters Group: Chief Ignored Abuse Reports, Should be Removed
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LAFD Women Firefighters Group: Chief Ignored Abuse Reports, Should be Removed

City News Service, Margaret ShuttleworthOctober 19, 2021

A coalition of women firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department today called for Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas to be
removed for allegedly ignoring allegations of sexism, harassment and abuse endured by women at the department.
In a letter to Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles Women in the Fire Service alleged that Terrazas “has ignored, downplayed, denied or actively obstructed any investigation into the cultural problems with LAFD.”

LA to Invest $30 Million in Solar Storage Program Using City-Owned Buildings
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LA to Invest $30 Million in Solar Storage Program Using City-Owned Buildings

City News ServiceSeptember 27, 2021

As Los Angeles sets out to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035, city officials announced a $30 million investment today in a municipal solar and storage program using city-owned buildings across departments.
   “We’re celebrating not just another milestone in our fight against climate change, but also a step to build a more sustainable city starting with buildings that the city owns, the city controls and the city can lead by example in making sure that we have renewable energy,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said at a downtown news conference.

South L.A. Residents Testify Before Redistricting Commission
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South L.A. Residents Testify Before Redistricting Commission

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2021

The comments were delivered at the latest public hearing that the commission hosted as part of the redistricting process, which requires that the boundaries of council districts be redrawn following each census and that each district be approximately equal in size.

Mayor Garcetti Appoints Taelor Bakewell to Housing Authority Commission
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Mayor Garcetti Appoints Taelor Bakewell to Housing Authority Commission

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 8, 2021

Taelor Bakewell represents a strong voice for the Black community as the newly commissioned board member for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). Bakewell pulls strength and motivation from her loved ones and incorporates that support into bigger strides for improvement within the City of Los Angeles. Commissioner Bakewell was appointed to HACLA’s Board on May 25, 2021.

L.A. Metro Board To Appoint Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins as Metro CEO
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L.A. Metro Board To Appoint Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins as Metro CEO

City News ServiceApril 8, 2021

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to appoint Stephanie Wiggins, current CEO of Metrolink, to lead L.A. Metro. The current L.A. Metro CEO, Phillip A. Washington, announced on Feb. 3 that he is stepping down in May after six years. The Board of Directors conducted a national search for the next CEO and will vote during its Board of Directors meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday to appoint Wiggins. Once appointed, Wiggins’ four-year term at Metro CEO will begin between May 30 and June 14. Her annual salary is set at $400,004.80 and her term will be extendable by a pair of one-year

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L.A. Metro CEO Phillip Washington To Step Down In May

City News ServiceFebruary 4, 2021

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Phillip A. Washington is stepping down after six years at the helm of the transit agency, it was announced today. Washington informed the Metro board, headed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, that he does not plan to seek a new contract or extend his current contract, which expires in May.

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Los Angeles Facing Economic Shift Due to Limited Stay At Home Order; Mayor Eric Garcetti Launches ‘LA Optimized’ To Keep Businesses Afloat.

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterNovember 27, 2020

Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti elaborated on upcoming plans for the city, as the community prepares for a second wave of increased transmission. Most recent numbers are projecting over thousands of new COVID-19 cases. The mayor went into detail about this unfortunate turn of events, and what this means for the city of Los Angeles.