The City Council unanimously voted to oppose the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger, which could lead to the closure of more than a dozen local grocery stores, including our beloved Little Vons in Westchester. We are proud to stand with our friends at UFCW Local 770 in the fight to protect local union jobs and keep our neighborhoods thriving.
Paris Olympics Delegation Hosted By City Of Los Angeles
I was thrilled to join Mayor Karen Bass in welcoming a delegation of Paris City officials to Los Angeles to share best practices as we prepare for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Leadership from the City and its departments, Los Angeles County, Metro, LA28, and the Paris delegation participated in panel discussions on business procurement, transit, legacy impact, sustainability, accessibility, city services and operations, and more. A huge thanks to Mayor Bass and her team for bringing us all together. As chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I look forward to continuing and advancing these discussions!
Major Infrastructure Upgrades Planned Ahead Of World Events In Los Angeles
This week, Mayor Bass signed an executive directive to accelerate infrastructure improvements across Los Angeles in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, and other major international events. The directive sets the wheels in motion for a multi-year investment plan, forcing city departments to step up and work together like never before. We’re talking major upgrades—road repairs, park renovations, safer streets, and better services—done faster, smarter, and more efficiently. This is the kind of action we need to prepare for the world stage and make L.A. the city it should be. Thank you, Mayor Bass!
Highlights From The Venice Neighborhood Council Visit
It was a pleasure to join my neighbors at the Venice Neighborhood Council meeting this week. I gave an update on the status of the City budget, homelessness, public safety, Ocean Front Walk, and the many projects in and around Venice we have underway. We've made good progress in a short time, but we are far from finished cleaning up our City's top tourist destination!
CD11 was honored to join Pastor Davis, Dr. Naomi Nightingale, and the entire congregation of New Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate 75 years in Venice and its recent designation as an historic cultural monument. The unique joy, fellowship, and purpose New Bethel has brought for generations will always continue to be a center of Venice's faith and cultural community!
Interceptor 007 Will Be Permanent!
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Interceptor 007 as a long-term project! Since its launch in October 2022, this innovative trash collection device has captured over 248,000 pounds of debris, including nearly 3,000 pounds of recyclable plastic, keeping our vulnerable bodies of water cleaner and reducing pollution in our oceans. We are so glad it will be a permanent tool in our fight to keep plastic and garbage out of the ocean and off the beach! A big thanks to Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Friends of the Jungle for their work and advocacy to make this happen!
Pizza Fundraising Night For LAPD Pacific Division Cadets
Join the LAPD Pacific Division Cadets for a pizza fundraising night at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, 5604 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, on October 23rd from 5 PM to 8 PM! Bring your friends and family to help raise money for the cadets—25% of the menu price from any food purchase, including take-out, will be donated. Just mention the LAPD Pacific Division Cadets when ordering!
Every week, your CD11 Beautification Team and our City Departments are working all over the Westside to make improvements, big and small. If an area in your neighborhood needs special attention, please contact our Westchester District Office for assistance.
Get Ready For October's Reduced Adoption Fee Events!
October is here with Reduced Adoption Fee Events! Don't miss out on the opprtunity to bring home a canine buddy or feline friend at a lower cost. With over 2,000 pets available for adoption at LA Animal Services, don’t miss your chance to find your new best buddy this month!
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TRACI PARK
Councilwoman, 11th District
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