Supervisor Kathryn Barger Issues Statement on Approval of Metro K Line Northern Extension Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement following today’s Metro Board approval of the K Line Northern Extension project: “This is an incredible project that will transform connectivity across Los Angeles County. The Hollywood Bowl, which sits in my…
LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves State Grant to Expand Homeownership Opportunities for Wildfire Survivors Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger authorizing the County to accept nearly $5 million in state CalHome Program funds to help households impacted by the January 2025 wildfires achieve homeownership. “We have an…
Supervisor Barger Highlights Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit Free One-Day Event to Connect Eaton Fire Survivors with Rebuilding Professionals and Resources Supervisor Kathryn Barger is highlighting the upcoming Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit, a free community event designed to help Eaton Fire survivors navigate the path to rebuilding their homes. The summit will be held on Sunday, March 15th from 10:00…
LA County Board of Supervisors Approves $3.8 Million to Help Fire Survivors Build ADUs on Their Properties Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $3.8 million in state funding to launch a new program that will help homeowners in unincorporated communities, with a focus on areas impacted by the Eaton Fire, to build small…
Supervisor Barger Issues Statement Following Meeting with Federal Administrators Today Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement after meeting today with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler: “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Administrator Zeldin and Administrator Loeffler for a productive, solutions-oriented conversation focused on recovery…
ICYMI: Supervisor Barger Joins CORE and Partners to Break Ground on New Center for Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery Photos from event available here; b-roll is available here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Representative Judy Chu, Anthem, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), and community partners this past Saturday to…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Grocery Giveaway FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES! Join us on Wednesday, Dec 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 pm at the Charter Oak Park parking lot at 20261 E Covina Blvd, Covina. This walk-up giveaway provides family-sized boxes of free food, it is recommended to bring a cart to help carry items to your car…
Barger Reflects on Year as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors View Supervisor Barger’s end-of-year Chair video here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today marked the conclusion of her year as Chair of the Board of Supervisors, highlighting a year defined by historic challenges, unprecedented wildfire recovery and major fiscal pressures across…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion co-authored by Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to expand soil testing for lead contamination and support remediation efforts in communities affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires. The motion also calls on California Insurance…
Barger Issues Statement on Federal Court Order Restarting SNAP Funding Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement in response to today’s federal court order directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resume Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding amid the ongoing federal government shutdown: “While today’s court decision ordering the…