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The first charter reform meeting out of City Hall will be this Saturday, July 19th at 11am, at the USU Grand Salon at Cal State Northridge
At this meeting, EmpowerLA will be having presentations on the 1999 charter reform process and the current city charter. You can find the agenda and information about the meeting here or on their website.Parking at CSUN requires a permit and it can be purchased at any of the automated kiosks in the parking lots. An all-day parking pass is $10.45, and it does require you to have your license plate number available to purchase a permit. G3 is the closest parking structure to the Grand Salon, there is an open lot and structured lot that can be used.Metro lines 167 and 237 also serve the campus. -
Apply for the L.A. City Youth Council
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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LA Park Needs Assessment Phase 2 Community Meetings
LA Park Needs Assessment
Join Recreation and Parks for the second round of community meetings where you can get the inside scoop on the data being evaluated, share your ideas, and help shape the future of LA’s parks. Spanish translation and refreshments provided!
Click here to RSVP for one of the numerous upcoming meetings.
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Tim O’Connor Appointed as New Ratepayer Advocate
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.