Run for a Seat on Watts Neighborhood Council

Three Days Left! Apply By January 30

Make a Difference for Watts! Run for a Board seat by January 30, 5pm.

Watts Neighborhood Council will hold elections on April 15 for six seats.
See the District Map for Area 2 & 4.

1. Area 2 (No candidates yet!)
2. Area 4
3. Transportation
4. Adults, Parents and Caregivers
5. Faith-Based (No certified candidates yet!)
6. Community Based Organization

Candidate Info System

February 4, 8

Learn how to create a successful campaign using free and low-cost outreach strategies and how to fill out your candidate application, with the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City Clerk’s Elections Division.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How to connect with voters
How to advocate for issues you’re passionate about
Tips for writing your personal statement + talking points
How & when to file as a candidate

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RSVP NOW

All sessions are on Zoom. Details to join online or by phone will be in your confirmation email. Presentation materials will be mobile-friendly.

RSVP at http://tiny.cc/CandidateInfoSessions

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SCHEDULE

Saturday February 4 (10am – 12pm)
Wednesday February 8 (6pm-8pm)
Saturday February 18 (10am – 12pm)
Saturday March 4 (10am – 12pm)
Saturday March 18 (10am – 12pm)

Translation in Spanish and Korean will be provided. Please indicate any additional languages or other accommodations needed when you RSVP.
After attending, you will receive candidate support resources via email to the address you used for RSVP. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Black College Fair

January 28

Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with over 40 HBCUs and over 150 other colleges and universities . Get ALL you need to know to WIN! Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages…Plus…

Get Accepted on the SPOT, students you must bring your transcripts and test scores (12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders)

College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended. FREE for College Students just show your ID.

New Crisis Residential Treatment Program Open House

February 2

You’re Invited to our Open House for the New Crisis Residential Treatment Program at MLK Behavioral Health Center

Thursday, February 2, 2023

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Operated by Valley Star Behavioral Health, the new 16-bed Crisis Residential Treatment Program (CRTP) at the Martin Luther King Behavioral Health Center in South LA is a 24/7 intensive treatment program for adults ages 18 and over. It will serve those dealing with mental health challenges or those experiencing a mental health crisis. The center is located on the expanding MLK health campus near Compton.

The voluntary program provides a therapeutic homelike setting for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The CRTP includes intensive treatment for those being discharged from county hospital psychiatric emergency services, inpatient psychiatric units, and mental health urgent care centers. Individuals live on-site for several weeks on average while they receive counseling and other supports.

Enrollment Fair

February 4

Meetings

2nd Tuesdays, Online