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…
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…