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SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI PARTICIPATES IN L.A.'S SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE
 Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti joined city officials and the Los Angeles Fire Department in a ceremony to honor and remember the victims who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11.
“On September 11, we saw the bravery and selflessness of first responders, police officers, and fire fighters who rushed into buildings to save others. Ordinary people helped each other with a spirit that defies those who believe ours is a dissipated age. Let us honor their memory by striving to emulate that spirit of selflessness and compassion for our neighbors every day,” said Council President Garcetti.
NEW WEBSITE A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR L.A. RIVER INFORMATION
A new website serves as a one-stop shop for information about the Los Angeles River and efforts to revitalize this city treasure. The new site includes maps, updates, Ad Hoc River Committee information, information on upcoming community meetings, and much more.
"Now through the L.A. River website, residents of Los Angeles and river-lovers alike can visit the 32-mile long waterway without leaving their homes," said Council President Garcetti, who serves as the Vice Chair of the Ad Hoc River Committee.
EL GRITO FESTIVITIES ARE MONDAY NIGHT AT CITY HALL
 El Grito, which translates to "The Cry," celebrates the cry for Mexican Independence from Spain. The annual tradition includes food, fun, and Mexico's President ringing the bell that was originally used by the Mexicans who shouted the cry for independence that started the revolution in the early 1800s.
El Grito has also become a Los Angeles tradition, with our city's mayor sounding the chimes of freedom by ringing a bell at a local ceremony.
Come join the festivities on Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, in Downtown Los Angeles.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti represents the Thirteenth Council District which includes all or part of the communities of Glassell Park, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, Echo Park, Historic Filipinotown, Silver Lake, East Hollywood and Hollywood. Councilmember Garcetti serves as President of the Los Angeles City Council.
Council President Garcetti and his staff can be reached via e-mail at councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org or by mail or phone at City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Room 470, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-473-7013; 5500 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-4500; and 3750 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-478-9002.
www.ericgarcetti.com
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