We were thrilled this week to finally launch our Jefferson Trail Rehabilitation Project! Since taking office, my team and I have been hard at work securing the necessary resources to start restoring the ecological preserve at the Ballona Wetlands, which has been heavily damaged over the last several years by the RV encampment along Jefferson Boulevard.
Unfortunately, the fires, violence, deadly overdoses, and environmental degradation at this location became symbolic of the City's failure to either address homelessness or protect our essential environmental assets. I ran for office on a platform committed to doing both, and that is exactly what we are doing. My only regret is that this problem was allowed to persist for so long, but I am excited for the opportunity to return this area to full use and enjoyment by the entire community.
My team and partners from LAHSA and other non-profits have consistently done outreach at Jefferson for the last several months as we prepared to kick off the rehabilitation project. We are pleased that some people accepted offers of services, and while we are disappointed that others declined, we will continue working with them.
As of this week, over 1,000 feet of Jefferson has been fully cleared, with the remaining portions to be completed over the next several weeks as the work moves toward Culver Boulevard. These anticipated improvements will leave this precious habitat area in far better condition.
I would like to thank the numerous City departments, outreach and service providers, Friends of the Ballona Wetlands, and community organizations, like Friends of the Jungle, for their collaboration and partnership in making sure this effort is a success!
The Interceptor 007 has had an amazing storm season in Ballona Creek! Since its deployment in October 2022, the Interceptor prevented more than 77 tons of trash and debris from reaching local beaches and the Santa Monica Bay. That’s enough to fill eight school buses!
The Interceptor’s onboard trash bins were filled and offloaded 14 times over the course of seven months. The offloaded material was taken to a local waste management facility for sorting, disposal and/or recycling. Altogether, 2,040 pounds of plastic - equivalent to about 48,700 plastic bottles - were recovered for recycling.
Renters Resources
As the August 1 deadline of certain tenant protections are coming to expire, the mayor's office is working with the Los Angeles Housing Department to prepare resources for Angelenos that may be impacted. You can get direct assistance at public counters (by appointment only). To make an appointment or find locations, click HERE or call (866) 557-7368.
Venice Beach Games
The Venice Beach Games are today, Saturday, July 29! With more than 80 events on the agenda, including thrilling competitions, serene meditations, invigorating cold plunges, and more, there's truly something for everyone. The events run until 4 p.m. - come out and say hello!
National Night Out
Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30-8:00 PM. Come meet your local police officers and emergency personnel and mingle with friends and neighbors from across the District!
There are two fantastic events in our district you don't want to miss!
📍 Westchester Park located at 8740 Lincoln Boulevard
📍 West LA Community Police Station in Stoner Park at 1835 Stoner Avenue
My team and I are excited to attend both events, and we can't wait to say hi to all of you!
Park's Pick
This week's Park's Pick is Sunny Cycles/LABrakeless, a woman-owned shop dedicated to creating customized bikes just for you. They can modify existing rides, refurbish vintage bikes, or even build a unique bike from scratch, all within your budget. I had the pleasure of joining a community bike ride with them recently, and it was truly amazing!
Adopt-A-Pet
Meet Nova! She's a 2-year-old, 76 lb bundle of joy who absolutely adores playing fetch! 🎾 Not only that, but she's also an expert at catching the ball in mid-air! Nova is available at our Harbor Animal Services Center. With July coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to bring a new friend home with reduced adoption fees across all six LA Animal Services centers this weekend.
Let's Stay Connected!
A lot is happening in our district, and I want to make sure you're always in the loop.
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TRACI PARK
Councilwoman, 11th District
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