Barger Urges Support of Performance, Arts, and Cultural Venues to Boost Arts Economy Motion notes looming $4.1B loss in arts revenues due to pandemic restrictions and a lackluster recovery from those restrictions Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that will launch a Countywide effort to promote…
Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ Approval of $46.7 Billion Supplemental Budget Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, commenting on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the final $46.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. “I support our Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s balanced approach to…
Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to L.A. County Virtual kickoff event today opens portal for team registrations, launches outreach and fundraising opportunities A focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, and risk management is coming to Los Angeles County as the American Diabetes Association® officially kicks off its Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Form Two New Entities to Boost Regional Approach to Homelessness Planning, Service Coordination, and Innovation Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis that accelerates the County’s efforts to tackle homelessness by debuting a new…
Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy Members gathered at the 2023 National Association of Counties Annual Conference at the Austin Convention Center This weekend, a multitude of county elected leaders and executives gathered in Travis County in Texas at the annual National Association of Counties (NACo)…
L.A. County Supervisors Approve New Design Standards for Residential and Mixed-Use Construction Projects in Unincorporated Communities During yesterday’s Public Hearing meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a new ordinance that will implement design standards for residential and mixed-use construction projects across all 42 of the County’s unincorporated communities. The design standards, presented…
Barger Issues Statement After Board of Supervisors Vote to Support Expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Today, Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement after the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support a motion she introduced in support of a congressional bill by Congresswoman Judy Chu to expand and preserve the San Gabriel…
Barger Mobilizes L.A. County Support to Expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger read in a motion during today’s Board of Supervisors meeting that will have the County demonstrate its support of new legislation proposed by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Congresswoman Judy Chu to protect and expand the boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Presents “Live at the Arboretum” with Denver Rockers The Fray Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly presents the return of the fifth annual summer “Live at the Arboretum” concert featuring Denver rockers The Fray. This event will take place on Saturday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the picturesque Los Angeles…
Barger Brings Back Focus on Hiring, Retaining L.A. County Clinical Staff Approved motion gives 30 day deadline for completed impact report evaluating incentives, including benefits This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that directs the County’s health, mental health, and public health departments to…