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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…

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Barger Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Attend Workshop on Faster, Cost-Effective Rebuild Options 

Barger Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Attend Workshop on Faster, Cost-Effective Rebuild Options  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is encouraging Eaton Fire survivors to attend an upcoming virtual housing recovery workshop designed to offer practical and timely guidance for those looking to rebuild their homes. The workshop will focus on the…

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Barger Applauds Today’s Launch of New L.A. County Dispatch Center for Homeless Services 

Barger Applauds Today’s Launch of New L.A. County Dispatch Center for Homeless Services  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today commenting on the newly publicly accessible Los Angeles County’s Emergency Centralized Response Center, which was created through a motion she co-authored: “Today marks a significant step forward in our collective work…

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Barger Spotlights “Resilient Rebuilding” Virtual Workshop for L.A. Wildfire Survivors

Barger Spotlights “Resilient Rebuilding” Virtual Workshop for L.A. Wildfire Survivors Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is spotlighting an upcoming no cost virtual rebuilding workshop hosted by Los Angeles County Public Works on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The workshop will introduce the Resilient Rebuilding Resource Guide—a digital toolkit to…

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ICYMI: Barger Celebrates Launch of Rebuild Partnership for Eaton Fire Survivors

ICYMI: Barger Celebrates Launch of Rebuild Partnership for Eaton Fire Survivors Photos from press conference are accessible here Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger on Friday unveiled a new collaboration between The Foothill Catalog Foundation and San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity—an initiative aimed at expediting and easing the home rebuilding process for families impacted by…