Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days: “I urge all Los Angeles County residents to prioritize safety and preparedness.…
LA County Supes Will Vote on Motion to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter with Countywide Day of Mourning Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis have introduced a motion to declare Thursday, January 9, 2025, a Day of Mourning across Los Angeles County in honor of former President Jimmy Carter,…
Barger Celebrates Landmark Achievements in 2024 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger proudly highlights her top accomplishments of 2024, showcasing her dedication to the residents of the Fifth District and Los Angeles County. Barger began her third term as Fifth District Supervisor after a resounding reelection victory in the March primaries. From championing community…
Barger To Serve as Chair of the LA County Board of Supervisors for 2024-25 Video of Chair Barger’s remarks available here Supervisor Kathryn Barger started serving as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the 2024-2025 term. There are some immediate changes that will be implemented in the Board’s meeting schedule at Supervisor…
Barger Sworn in as Fifth District Supervisor in Oath of Office Ceremony Video of ceremony is available here; photos are available here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger was officially sworn in as Fifth District Supervisor for her third and final term during a moving ceremony held on Saturday, November 2, in Pasadena at The Athenaeum–a venue located…
Barger Issues Statement on Approval of Funding Agreement to Extend Metro A (Gold) Line to Montclair Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement after the Metro Board of Directors unanimously approved a $798 million funding agreement to construct the final portion of the Metro A Line (formerly Gold Line) light-rail to Montclair:…
Barger is Bestowed Prestigious President’s Award by Peace Officers Association of L.A. County The Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (POALAC) honored Supervisor Kathryn Barger by presenting her with the President’s Award. The award was bestowed upon Supervisor Barger in recognition of her support for law enforcement and all aspects of public safety throughout Los Angeles…
L.A. County Leaders Applaud Final Rulemaking to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Los Angeles County leaders, along with County officials across the country and the National Association of Counties (NACo), are applauding yesterday’s unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Board of Commissioners to adopt rules that require wireless carriers to route calls to…
Barger Urges Residents: Santa Ana Winds Have Arrived, Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires As powerful Santa Ana winds descend across Los Angeles County today through Saturday afternoon, strong gusts will impact many mountainous, desert, valley and foothill communities in Los Angeles County’s Fifth District. Supervisor Kathryn Barger urges residents to do their part to…
Barger Unleashes Bold Directives to Combat L.A. County Animal Shelter Overpopulation As a pet overpopulation crisis grips the nation’s animal shelters, Los Angeles County is tackling the problem head on with a comprehensive whole community approach. A motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and unanimously approved at this week’s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting outlines a six-pronged plan that…