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    Apply for the L.A. City Youth Council

    June 6, 2025 in Youth

    If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, and you live in the City of Los Angeles, you can apply to become a member of the Olivia E. Mitchell Youth Council, named for longtime City worker and exemplar of public service Olivia Mitchell.

    Two youth representatives will be chosen from each Council District, to engage with City officials and help create the Youth Development Strategic Plan.

    Define the future, gain professional development and earn compensation for your service. Click on the image above, or here, to learn more and apply for the program. (https://youthcouncil.lacity.gov/)

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    Tim O’Connor Appointed as New Ratepayer Advocate

    May 25, 2025 in City of Los Angeles

    New Leadership at Office of Public Accountability

    The Los Angeles City Council has confirmed Tim O’Connor as the new Executive Director and Ratepayer Advocate of the Office of Public Accountability (OPA). His five-year term was approved on Tuesday following his appointment by the Mayor.

    OPA is an independent office created by the City Charter to oversee the Department of Water and Power (DWP). It serves as a watchdog for rate proposals and department operations. Although funded by the DWP, the office maintains financial independence.

    Succeeding Longtime Advocate Fred Pickel

    O’Connor replaces Dr. Fred Pickel, who served as Ratepayer Advocate for over ten years. Pickel earned respect for his ability to balance collaboration with DWP and City Hall while protecting the interests of ratepayers through honest and thorough analysis.

    What O’Connor Brings to the Role

    Tim O’Connor brings decades of public policy and environmental leadership experience. Those who have worked with him describe him as experienced, principled, and thoughtful. His appointment is expected to ensure that the OPA continues to promote transparency, accountability, and strong advocacy for residents.

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    Provide Feedback on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget

    April 26, 2025 in budget

    If you would like to give in-person feedback on Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed budget, you can speak at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 28.

    • This meeting is in-person only at City Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.

    • You can view the meeting agenda, including time and location details, here.

    • If you prefer, you can submit written comments here and reference Council File 25-0600.

    Highlights from the State of the City Address

    Mayor Bass delivered her State of the City address on April 21 and announced the release of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 City Budget.

    Despite facing a nearly $1 billion deficit, the proposed budget is balanced and focuses on public safety, homelessness, and essential City services.

    Key Takeaways from the Proposed Budget

    • Homelessness Reduction:
      Street homelessness dropped by 10%, and makeshift structures fell by 38%. Critical funding remains to prevent people from falling back into homelessness.

    • Public Safety Staffing:
      No layoffs of sworn LAPD officers or LAFD firefighters. LAPD retained 120 more officers this year.

    • LAFD Staffing:
      LAFD will add 227 new positions, including more paramedics and emergency responders.

    • 9-1-1 Response Improvements:
      Funding for nearly 700 emergency dispatchers to cut down response times.

    • City Services Maintained:
      Library and Recreation & Parks facility hours will stay the same.

    • Capital Projects Funded:
      Projects include the LA Convention Center, Sepulveda Basin improvements, and new recreation facilities in the Valley and South LA.

    • Department Consolidations:
      Proposed to streamline services and improve operational efficiency.

    • Layoffs:
      1,647 layoffs are proposed, but Mayor Bass is advocating for state assistance to reduce this number and protect City jobs.

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