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MAY 19, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS TO ELECT LEADERS IN JUNE
In June, many neighborhood councils across the city will hold elections. Among those selecting leaders will be Greater Echo Park Elysian, Hollywood Studio District, and Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Councils. Participating in a local neighborhood council is a great way to make positive changes in the community.
Here is neighborhood council election information for Council District 13:
Greater Echo Park Elysian
Thursday, June 12
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue
Hollywood Studio District
Saturday, June 21
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Santa Monica Community Charter School
1022 N. Van Ness Avenue
Wilshire Center-Koreatown
Saturday, June 21
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
3300 Wilshire Boulevard
For more information about neighborhood council meetings and elections, please visit the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment website.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS HOLD REGIONAL CONGRESS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY AND PLANNING ISSUES
 Council President Garcetti joined members of neighborhood councils from South Los Angeles and other areas of the city for the first-ever regional Neighborhood Congress on Saturday. The event included workshops on reducing gang violence and ensuring community redevelopment and planning benefit our neighborhoods.
Council President Garcetti thanked the Congress participants for their commitment to improving our communities.
HAPPY YOM HA'ATZMAUT: CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE
Council President Eric Garcetti joined thousands of Los Angeles residents at the Israel In dependence Day celebration at Woodley Park this weekend.
"The birth and life of the state of Israel demonstrates what the courage of one people can do. The integration of Israel's economy and culture into our world has enriched us all. Without Israel, Los Angeles would not be the same place. May the next 60 years be years of prosperity, peace, and continuing friendship," said Council President Garcetti.
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 and 5500 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-4500.
www.ericgarcetti.com
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