Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove secured back-to-back grants just in time for back-to-school by providing funds to revitalize economic empowerment and improve public housing in South Los Angeles.
Starting July 22, teenage residents at Jordan Downs, one of L.A.’s largest public housing communities, will earn a paycheck while learning hands-on skills like carpentry and welding, launching them on pathways to careers in industries facing strong demand and a critical lack of qualified workers.
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has extended the deadline to register
for its elderly family public housing sites. While initially set to close on June 30, 2021, applicants may now continue to add their name on up to seven site-based waiting lists (waiting lists) through December 31, 2021, 5:00 p.m. by registering at lacda.org, or calling (626) 586- 1845. The County’s Section 8 waiting list remains closed.
I’m writing to inform you of the steps my Office is taking to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. As you might know, Council District 9 is among the hardest hit communities with the most COVID-19 cases and coronavirus-related deaths.