News From Field Operations 6.28.13
Greetings Neighborhood Council Leaders! I would like to remind you about our last Board Development Series training, which is scheduled to take place in the Harbor Area tomorrow, Saturday June 29, 2013...
View ArticleNeighborhood Council Leaders Launch ARC
Neighborhood Council leaders from and around the East Planning Area gathered on Wednesday to plan and launch a neighborhood alliance to help amplify the voice of residents and stakeholders in the east...
View ArticleNC Funding Hot Links
This past week, more than 200 Neighborhood Council Boardmembers participated in funding program workshops that introduce the impending changes in funding processes and requirements. There were...
View Articlere:code LA Listening Sessions
Partner with City Planning in creating livable communities, encouraging sustainable development, and fostering economic vitality. re:code LA is a new, five-year initiative that will provide the first...
View ArticleCicLAvia opens streets and connects people!
After completing the Downtown to Venice Beach CicLAvia months back, I was looking forward to the Iconic Wilshire Boulevard ride last Sunday. Starting in Downtown at One Wilshire and ending in Miracle...
View ArticleCommission Asks for Your Feedback
NC Plan Review Committees issue recommendations Last Saturday, the NC Plan Review Committees issued multiple recommendations to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners regarding important policies...
View ArticleHousing Department update on CDD and EDD
To all our housing and neighborhood development partners: The Mayor and City Council approved the dissolution of the Community Development Department (CDD) effective July 1, 2013 in line with efforts...
View ArticleProTips: The Etiquette of the Blind Copy
When you find yourself inclined to email a group of people larger than the number that comfortably fit on your sofa, stop for a moment and ask yourself a few questions about the recipients of your...
View ArticleFunding Update 6.28.13
IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES · July 8, 2013 – Launch of New Neighborhood Council Funding Program · July 12, 2013 – Approved Budgets and Strategic Plans for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 due. Current Funding...
View ArticleGM Update 6.28.13
It has been a marathon of 12-14 hour days this week to try and get everything completed by the end of the fiscal year. Again, I want to appreciate our staff for stepping up to make sure all the funding...
View ArticleRegion 8 Candidate Filing Extension
EmpowerLA has extended the deadline for candidate filing by seven days in order to conduct a comprehensive direct mail campaign that will reach every residential address within the council boundaries,...
View ArticleSocial Engagements – 2014
This week, the focus is on connecting with the Mayor and the City Council using social media. If you are not sure of your City Council District, you can enter your address here and you will find all...
View ArticleValley Elections Report
Voters in the Valley have spoken and after four weeks of polling, ten Neighborhood Councils experienced historic high voter turnout, resulting in a valley-wide increase in voters of 58.9% over 2012....
View ArticleGM’s Message 5.23.14
I hope this newsletter finds you well. The Neighborhood Council elections came to a big end on the westside Sunday with over 1000 people voting in 2 Neighborhood Councils: Venice (1542) and Mar Vista...
View ArticleMayor Garcetti Nominates Seleta Reynolds as General Manager of the Department...
Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated Seleta Reynolds of the San Francisco Department of Transportation as the next General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). “Los Angeles is...
View ArticleFEUER ROLLS OUT NEW CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SENIOR CYBER SAFETY
Take Off Your Rose Colored Glasses: Things Are Not Always What They Seem To Be LOS ANGELES – City Attorney Mike Feuer has launched a public awareness campaign designed to empower and protect seniors...
View ArticleNeighborhood Council Budget Package Fiscal Year 2014-2015
In order to start effectively measuring the impact of the Neighborhood Council system, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (Department) collaborated with Neighborhood Councils last year to...
View ArticleSunland-Tujunga’s Official Logo Wins Securing over Half of All Votes – By...
We are finally realizing the fruits of a labor that’s been about 14 months in the making. To recap, since May of 2013, the branding initiative has: Made three presentations to the Sunland Tujunga...
View ArticleEmpowerLA Awards – Call for Nominations 2014
Board of Neighborhood Commissioners to honor Neighborhood Councils that best achieve their mission The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (Commission) is accepting nominations for the Third Annual...
View Article5 Questions regarding NC Elections
The 2014 Neighborhood Council elections had more volunteers, more candidates, and more voters than in 2012 and now is the time to celebrate! It’s also the time to evaluate what worked and what can be...
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