L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care The number of young people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County is steadily persisting, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are tackling the problem head on. The most recent 2024 Youth Count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found that…
Barger Issues Statement on Homeless Count Results and Supreme Court Homeless Encampment Ruling Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger released the following statement regarding the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority’s 2024 Los Angeles Homeless Count results and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on homeless encampments: “Today’s Point in Time Count results estimate that Los Angeles County…
Barger to Recognize Family of Jackie Robinson and the Friends of Jackie Robinson Park in Honor of Juneteenth Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson enjoys the swings while attending the dedication of Jackie Robinson Park in Sun Village in 1965. The park is now host to one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in Southern California. Photo courtesy…
Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Majority Vote to Extend and Impose More Rent Caps in Unincorporated Areas Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to extend the current 4% rental increase cap on rental units located in unincorporated areas for another six…
Barger Issues Statement on President Biden Approving Expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today reacting to President Biden signing a proclamation that expands the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: “Today’s approved expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is a big deal. It will drive the…
Supervisor Barger presents the 26th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families Please click here for a PDF of information on the Supervisor’s 26th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families
Barger Reacts to Recommended $45.4B L.A. County Budget for Next Fiscal Year Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today following the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year: “This budget proposal rightfully doubles down on heavily investing in homelessness and mental health solutions. We’re on the right…
L.A. County Takes on Speeding Up Property Tax Corrections and Reimbursements With the federal and state deadlines for filing and paying taxes approaching in three days, Los Angeles County is also renewing its focus on taxes, with a special focus on enhancing its property tax correction and reimbursement processes. This week, the Los Angeles County…
Supervisor Barger Honors R-lene Mijares de Lang as Fifth District Woman of the Year WHAT: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger honors R-lene Mijares de Lang, co-owner and executive officer of Pasadena’s iconic Mijares Mexican Restaurant, as Fifth District Woman of the Year at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting. WHO: Supervisor Kathryn Barger…
Barger Revives Arroyo Seco Restoration Study A study of the Arroyo Seco ecosystem has regained momentum thanks to a new motion introduced by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Initiated in 2005, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District entered into agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) on a joint…