Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ Approval of $49.2 Billion Supplemental Budget Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today commenting on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the final $49.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25: “Los Angeles County’s budget may seem large, but our approach must be prudent and keep…
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County Schools, families and youth are encouraged to access arts education resources available Yesterday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week (September 9 through 13) as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. As a result, various County Departments are now prominently featuring arts education resources on…
L.A. County Gives $1 Hollywood Bowl Tickets a Boost with Promotional Campaign The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted to support a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to elevate awareness about the $1 Hollywood Bowl tickets available to the general public for purchase. The Hollywood Bowl is operated by the Los Angeles County Department…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approve Creation of Independent Ethics Commission and Ethics Reform Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create…
TOMORROW: Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Kathryn Barger to Host Press Conference for Consistency and Transparency on Countywide Ballot Measures WHAT: Los Angeles County Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Kathryn Barger will join community leaders to discuss their motion calling for consistency and transparency in countywide ballot measures. Currently, Los Angeles County voters receive a fiscal analysis only…
Barger Celebrates New Home of Long-Standing Pasadena Facility for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Treatment Photos, audio and b-roll showcasing event are available Yesterday, the 75-year-old Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD) celebrated its new location, located in the heart of Pasadena. The long-lasting program, now operated by the non-profit Social Model Recovery Systems, has brought healing and hope…
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…