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Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community

Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has successfully led the creation of the Altadena Wildfire Recovery Infrastructure Financing District, marking a major step forward in rebuilding the community after the devastating Eaton Fire earlier this year. Spearheading this effort from the…

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Barger Responds to Budget Update on CalFresh Benefit Risk, Emphasizes Collaboration and Support for Residents

Barger Responds to Budget Update on CalFresh Benefit Risk, Emphasizes Collaboration and Support for Residents Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement in response to today’s Los Angeles County budget update presented by Acting Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Nicchitta, which noted that CalFresh benefits may run out by November…

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Barger Thanks FEMA for Support, Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Visit Before Services End

Barger Thanks FEMA for Support, Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Visit Before Services End Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following FEMA’s announcement that their services will conclude in Altadena: “As FEMA and Cal OES prepare to wrap up in-person services on October 17th, I want to thank them…

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Barger Issues Statement on Looming Fiscal Cliff LA County Will Face on Nov. 1 if Federal Shutdown Continues

Barger Issues Statement on Looming Fiscal Cliff LA County Will Face on Nov. 1 if Federal Shutdown Continues Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger expressed deep concern following updates from County officials regarding the impact a prolonged federal shutdown will have on essential safety net programs. The following is her statement: “I am…

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Barger Champions Continued Support for Eaton Fire Survivors with Ordinance Extension

Barger Champions Continued Support for Eaton Fire Survivors with Ordinance Extension Extension continues to support Altadena community’s recovery and rebuilding efforts through August 2026 Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that extends the Eaton Fire Disaster Interim Ordinance through August 22, 2026. The extension continues critical provisions that streamline rebuilding and recovery for…

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Barger Introduces Motion to Address Alleged Fraud in AB 218 Claims

Barger Introduces Motion to Address Alleged Fraud in AB 218 Claims Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting (Photo credit: David Franco/LA County) Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger introduced a motion aimed at investigating and addressing recent allegations of fraud tied to civil claims filed under AB 218,…

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Barger Issues Statement on Approval of $52.5B Budget for FY2025-2026 Supplemental Budget

Barger Issues Statement on Approval of $52.5B Budget for FY2025-2026 Supplemental Budget Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, commenting on the Board’s approval of the FY2025-2026 Supplemental Budget–the final phase of the County’s annual budget process. “The County’s $52.5 billion budget may sound vast, but the majority…

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LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts McChrystal Report Recommendations to Strengthen Emergency Response 

LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts McChrystal Report Recommendations to Strengthen Emergency Response  In a decisive move to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath to implement key recommendations from the McChrystal Group’s independent After-Action Report on the January…

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Barger Issues Statement on Metro Board’s Unanimous Action to Support Wildfire Survivors

Barger Issues Statement on Metro Board’s Unanimous Action to Support Wildfire Survivors Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board 2nd Vice Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement after the Metro Board today unanimously voted to extend the Wildfire Recovery Modified LIFE Enrollment program through January 2026: “Today’s unanimous vote to extend the Wildfire Recovery Modified LIFE…

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L.A. County Moves to Streamline Film Permits and Explore $100M Innovation Fund for Entertainment Industry

L.A. County Moves to Streamline Film Permits and Explore $100M Innovation Fund for Entertainment Industry In a decisive move to revitalize Los Angeles County’s world-renown film and television industry, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion aimed at cutting red tape, modernizing permitting  processes, and exploring bold new investments to…