Things are settling down after a period of scandals and elections. New faces are in, and longstanding members are gone. We help you understand who’s who and what’s next.
Los Angeles voters changed out multiple City Council members after the 2022 election, but 2023 is shaping up to be an evolving year of its own.
The first among those changes was a small cohort of progressives who took office on December 12, 2022. Their districts’ support signals that Angelenos may be looking to change course. The council’s previous makeup enacted nearly citywide anti-camping laws and saw systemic racism fester behind closed doors.
The special election for the sixth district seat, which has had a non-voting caretaker since last year, is headed to a June 27 runoff between Imelda Padilla and Marisa Alcaraz. The previous council member, Nury Martinez, was one of three elected officials caught on tape engaging in a racist conversation about redistricting last year.
Another change came from the City Council on April 11, which appointed Heather Hutt to serve out the rest of Mark Ridley-Thomas’ term in the tenth district. The seat opened up after he was automatically ousted under the city charter because of a March 30 conviction on federal corruption charges. Hutt was previously an interim replacement and then briefly a non-voting caretaker.
Here’s your guide to who’s who on the City Council.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District and the teacher’s union announced a tentative labor deal Tuesday morning.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the union representing its teachers announced Tuesday they have reached a tentative labor agreement that includes a 21% salary increase and reductions in class sizes.
“With this tentative agreement, LAUSD now has an opportunity to become one of the most successful school districts in the country,” United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz said in a statement. “We held the line during bargaining on a number of initiatives because educators are the experts on what has the ability to transform LAUSD into a more equitable environment that not only improves students’ learning but also the quality of life for L.A. families.
“Smaller class sizes will give our kids the attention and care they require, and competitive salaries will ensure our schools can successfully hire, retain and develop successful teachers and educators to mold our young leaders of tomorrow.”
The district issued a statement saying the agreement “significantly increases salaries for teachers across the district.”
In order to advocate for State/Federal disaster assistance on behalf of residents, the LA County Office of Emergency Management is conducting a survey of all County residents (including those within the City of Los Angeles) to submit information on their property damages resulting from the February and March 2023 storms. Visit https://bit.ly/40VCuHg
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In Los Angeles, drivers reported more than 2,000 potholes a week as storms wreaked havoc on roads and potholes disabled cars by the dozens.
The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers have ravaged Los Angeles roads and led to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways, and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse than usual — it is.
From a pothole on an overpass that sent debris flying onto the 5 in Glendale in mid-March to several large potholes that developed on State Route 71 in Pomona that damaged 30 vehicles, snarled traffic for miles, and prompted several nights of closures to repair, navigating the storms has been anything but pleasant.
In the first three weeks of March, residents reported nearly 6,000 destructive potholes on Los Angeles City streets alone, according to the Los Angeles Public Works Department.
The city is averaging just under two weeks to repair most potholes lately, a jump from the norm of two days, according to Los Angeles Department of Public Works spokesperson Elena Stern.
Residents in Los Angeles neighborhoods can report a pothole for repair simply by dialing 311 or use the city’s website to report portholes and receive updates on repairs.
HGNNC Election Day flyer April 1_2023 ENGLISH
Forty candidates have been certified for the Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council Board election. There will be an in-person election day on Sat. April 1 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Home Assembly Church, 13515 S. Figueroa Street. A free shred van will be on site from 10 am to 2 pm.
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For the Youth Representative seat only, those who are 14 years of age or older can vote for this seat.
For any questions about voter registration, contact the City Clerk at clerk.electionvbm@lacity.org or call 213-978-0444 or 888-873-1000 on Mondays through Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm, except holidays.
The list of HGNNC candidates and their statements is here. (more…)
For the Youth Representative seat only, those who are 14 years of age or older can vote for this seat.
For any questions about voter registration, contact the City Clerk at clerk.electionvbm@lacity.
The list of HGNNC candidates and their statements is here.