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AUGUST 22, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI HELPS OPEN NEW PLAYGROUND FOR SCHOOL, COMMUNITY IN EAST HOLLYWOOD
City Council President Eric Garcetti joined community members at Dayton Heights Elementary School in celebrating the expansion of school's school’s playground. Previously, students had to cross the street to use a nearby playground, but the new facility is adjacent to the campus located in East Hollywood.
 “With this space, the students of Dayton Heights Elementary have a place to exercise, play, and engage in safe after-school activities,” said Council President Garcetti. “Other community groups will also be able to use this park. Open spaces like this are important to keeping our children and communities healthy and safe,” said Council President Garcetti.
The new playground is a joint use project between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, which created the park from a dirt lot adjacent to the school. It features a soccer field and jungle gym and will be available for community use on weekends and during non-school operating hours on weekdays.
During his term, Council President Garcetti has nearly tripled the number of parks in his council district.
GARCETTI JOINS NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY PEACE MARCH
Council President Garcetti joined neighbors in Northeast Los Angeles in calling for peace in the community and for support of local efforts to reduce gang violence.
"Today, we are standing up together… united against gang crime and violence in our neighborhoods," said Council President Garcetti, who also acknowledged the need for more resources for the area. "I'm committed to making sure there are educational, recreational, and economic opportunities for our kids, our seniors, and families in this community."
(Photo by Tom Andrews/LAist)
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL MAYORAL HOUSING SUMMIT
 Registration for the 7th annual Mayoral Housing Summit has begun. Council President Garcetti will be among the panelists and presenters at the event, which will include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, California State Controller John Chiang, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros, and many other elected officials and practitioners practioners.
This year's event is co-chaired by Forest City, Habitat for Humanity, and Sun Cal Companies.
Click here for more information or to register.
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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