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November 3, 2023

This week it was my privilege to join so many incredible people and organizations throughout Council District 12 in support of their efforts and missions. Council District 12 has always been a special place because of the numerous individuals and organizations that give back and work tirelessly to make our community better each and every day.

The North Valley Family YMCA is one of those such organizations. For decades, this beloved local Y has enriched the lives of children and their families through recreational activities, child care, and instilling the importance of health and wellness in the next generation. I enthusiastically joined them for their annual Booster Dinner fundraiser which ensures they are able to continue operating as one of the premier YMCA's in the country and helps guarantee that kids in our district always have a place they can go to grow, learn, and thrive.

Similarly, the Rotary Club of Granada Hills serves as a conduit for residents who want to improve and give back to our community. For those who are unfamiliar, the Rotary Club of Granada Hills is a selfless organization who has led various initiatives to improve lives in our community including the annual Jean C. Seratti High School Scholarship Program and the Jim and Rita Ciccarelli Christmas Tree Giveaway and so it was my honor to join them at the Porter Valley Country Club to discuss some of Council District 12’s most pressing issues and welcome new members to a club that undoubtedly makes our neighborhoods better.

It continues being an honor for me to support these, and so many other countless organizations who keep Council District 12 vibrant and engaged.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Executive Directive 5

This week, Mayor Karen Bass signed Executive Directive 5 which aims to improve the MyLA311 system and its service to Angelenos. The focus of this directive ensures that customer service is at the core of improvements being made to the MyLA311 system and will work towards creating a more efficient application that will be clearer and easier to understand for residents. As Chair of the Council’s Public Works Committee which oversees many of the core infrastructure services our City provides, I fully support this directive and look forward to working with both our departments and mayor to improve the connection between our city services and residents.

CD12 COMMUNITY UPDATES

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UPCOMING

11/01 - Chatsworth Library Book Club

Chatsworth Library Book Club invites you to discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles at 1:30 PM. Email sstamm@lapl.org to request the zoom link. 

11/4 - CrEATive Plates Cooking Class for Kids

Join the Granada Hills Branch Library for a cooking class focused on teaching kids the fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component. This event is for children ages 5-12. Click here to learn more.

11/4 - Stories Walking Book Club

If you're a book lover who enjoys the great outdoors, join the Strolling Stories Walking Book Club. Discuss books you are currently reading while getting your steps in! Call the Northridge Branch Library (818) 886-3640 for more information. 

11/5 - VFW Family Potluck Night

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2323 invite you join them in Granada Hills for a potluck dinner. Bring a main, a side, or a desert! Click here to see the flyer and information.

11/11 - Tree Planting & Giveaway at Dearborn Park

The Los Angeles Beautification Team, LA Recreation & Parks, and Council District 12 invite you to a tree planting and giveaway event. Registration is required to participate and receive a free tree. Click here and please RSVP by emailing Myrka.Martinez@lacity.org.

11/11 - Time Capsule Ceremony

Witness history as a time capsule from 1972 is removed and buried again with items from 2023 at the Granada Hills Veterans Memorial Park. Click here to view the flyer.

11/19 - Volunteers Beautification Event

Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth, Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, and VCC invite you to join them in helping beautify our community. Follow this link see how you can help.

11/19 - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

It's almost the most wonderful time of the year! Join Shepherd of the Hills in the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Click here to view the flyer. 

12/2 - California Christmas

Councilmember John Lee and Terrell Edwards invite you to the 2nd Annual California Christmas Concert. This immensely popular concert is sure to impress and as a cherry on top, proceeds from the show will go towards Rockin’ For The Arts, a 501(c)3 charity that supports students interested in the performing arts. Click here to get your tickets.

WEEK IN REVIEW

TOP LEFT: The Lee family in attendance at the North Valley Family YMCA Booster Dinner.

BOTTOM LEFT: Hosting and chatting with students from the USC Political Student Assembly, an organization that not only empowers students who are interested in politics but also works limit the influence of partisan politics.

TOP RIGHT: It was an incredible experience to tour the the newest art gallery in Chatsworth featuring works by artist Maureen Gaffney Wolfson.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The annual CD12 Halloween Drive-In featured a costume contest, trunk-or-treating festivities, and a screening of the movie Coco. It was a great opportunity for the community to come together while enjoying some holiday festivities.