Legislative Report for March 2021
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles is suing the City of Los Angeles because Recycle LA trash hauling is a monopoly causing higher prices and eliminating competitive pricing.
Unions, Black Community Rallies to Save Ralphs Jobs
SCLC activist Allison Featherstone told the growing crowd “We are so glad to be able to help bring all of these organizations together. We need to keep the momentum going to keep the store open and save the jobs of the 80 workers here.”
Get Your Ballot Now!
All voting will be done by mail. Request your ballot as soon as possible by May 18.
Rental Assistance Opens March 30
The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with the federal government and the State of California, has created a new emergency rental assistance program to assist low-income renters who have been unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply by April 30.
CD 8 Community Updates
COVID 19 Testing is available at Fire Station 54, COVID 19 Vaccinations are back at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall and Depot at Hyde Park will provide affordable housing.
Mural Contest
Leave your mark by submitting your art to be featured on the construction fencing. Apply before April 11th.
COVID Testing
The kiosk will be available from 8am to 3p.m. Tuesday - Saturday at 5732 Crenshaw. Walk-Ups are welcome, as well you may make an appointment.
Get Notified about Street Sweeping
Starting on Monday, March 1, StreetsLA will modify its street sweeping operations, while launching a new notification system where residents can register for notification of when their street will be swept. Streets will be swept less frequently. Sign up to find out when.
Beware SB 9
SB 9 would allow 6 units without public input where 1 single-family home now stands. It ends single-family zoning statewide, overriding city powers. Send a letter to your elected representatives now!
Rental Assistance
West Angeles Community Development Corporation has a $50K grant to assist residents within the selected CD8 zip codes: 90008 and 90043 that are having problems paying rent due to COVID-19.