The Rules & Elections Committee wants to postpone consideration of expanding the size of the LA City Council, but forwarded other recommendations to the full council. Seriously, can we even call this "reform"? https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-16/panel-balks-at-plans-to-expand-la-city-council-to-25-members #LACity #elections #reform #representation #LACityCouncil #LANews
Panel balks at plans to expand L.A. City Council to 25 members

A committee says a council expansion plan needs more study. The full council will meet Wednesday to determine which charter reform measures should go on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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How does the City of LA spend your tax dollars? Crosstown spells it out clearly with graphs and charts to show how you're taxed and what you're getting for your money. https://xtown.la/2026/04/24/los-angeles-city-budget-charts/ #LACity #budget #services #infrastructure #taxes #LANews
LA's urban forest is declining. If we really want a sustainable city, to keep neighborhoods cool and air clean, we need to reverse this trend. Tree People invites you to help care for our trees. https://treepeople.org/save-our-urban-canopy/ #trees #environment #urbanforest #LACity
The Charter Reform Commission will bring change to the City of LA. Whether it's change for the better or change for the worse will depend on you getting involved. Check out the schedule for this week. https://reformlacharter.lacity.gov/commission-meetings-materials #LACity #Charter_Reform #government #ethics #LANews

The County and City of Los Angeles and partners have launched the new LA Region Worker Relief Fund that helps workers impacted financially by the windstorm and wildfires by providing cash assistance grants of $2,000.

Applications open February 6, 2025 at 8am through the newly extended
deadline of March 2, 2025 at 5pm.

#Worker #Relief #Fund #LACity #LACounty #wildfires #windstorm
#EatonFire #PalisadesFire

https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/worker-relief-fund/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

worker relief fund - Department of Economic Opportunity

Home Small Business Relief Fund Worker Relief Fund Worker Relief Fund The County and City of Los Angeles and partners have launched the new LA Region Worker Relief Fund that […]

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For pets:

For residents evacuated within the City of LA, please call (213) 270-8155 and a care team will provide assistance. If you found a pet or if you lost a pet, please visit PetCo Love Lost System. 

https://petcolove.org/lost/?utm_campaign=lost-evergreen&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

#PalisadesFire #LACity #pets

Report and Search Lost and Found Pets | Petco Love Lost

Petco Love Lost uses facial recognition software to report or search for lost dogs and lost cats nationwide. It's free and easy to use.

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In a joint release with American Express, Hilton announced it is making 20,000 hotel room nights available at no charge to impacted people across the greater Los Angeles area.

To be considered for the program, residents need to first apply to 211 LA for housing assistance

Residents who have already applied through 211 LA do not to need to fill out another application.

Application link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeffO_8LNOoB-LEwdNHBg6pq6Le3bicFMSmxKUb-JZhaHBJyg/viewform

#EatonFire #PalisadesFire #housing #LACounty #LACity

Emergency Services Request

Support for Those Affected by the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires across Greater Los Angeles. If you have been affected, you may be eligible for Emergency Services. Important Details A limited number of emergency housing resources are available. Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability. Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing emergency housing. Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility Requirements You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires. You must currently reside in an evacuation zone. You must be 18 years of age or older. Other requirements may apply for specific housing resources. To translate the form, please open this form in Google Chrome: Right click on the form Click "Translate" or "Translate to" Select the language (if your language does not appear, click the 3 vertical dots, then Choose another language) Click "Translate"

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If you are facing an eviction or tennant harrassment, Stay Housed LA may be able to help

https://www.stayhousedla.org/

#Eviction #LACounty #LACity #Housing #Wildfires

Stay Housed LA | Understand and protect your rights as a tenant

Information and legal services for tenants at risk of eviction in Los Angeles County.

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