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MARCH 12, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI LOBBIES WASHINGTON FOR FEDERAL FUNDS
LA City Council President Eric Garcetti joined a delegation of Southern California civic and business leaders on a trip to Washington, DC, this week where they advocated for federal funding for our region.
Garcetti met with key national leaders, including U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu.
In addition, Garcetti joined a coalition of Californians in meeting a dozen California members of Congress.
"I attended a bipartisan meeting that not only brought together Republicans and Democrats, but Southern Californians and Northern Californians to fight to ensure that our Golden State gets the federal resources we need in this tough economy. In an impressive show of strength and unity, we filled a hearing room at the Cannon House Office Building," said Garcetti. "Throughout the trip, we've discussed our need for funding that will help us keep people in their homes and allow cities to hire more police to keep our neighborhoods safe. Southern California is America's economic recovery engine -- we need our fair share of recovery funding."
ARMSTRONG, GARCETTI RIDE THROUGH HOLLYWOOD TO BENEFIT CANCER PATIENTS AROUND THE WORLD
Council President Garcetti was one of the hundreds of cyclists who took to the streets of Hollywood with seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong to launch Stages, a partnership between Nike and the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness of and funding to fight cancer.
"Lance Armstrong epitomizes strength, determination and courage," said Garcetti. "His fight against cancer and his efforts to help and inspire other cancer patients are truly amazing."
Through Stages, artists from around the world create art inspired by Armstrong's story. Los Angeles artist Shepard Fairey is among the 20 artists who are participating in this unique project.
TRAVELER'S AID SOCIETY RAISING FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED
 On April 2, Council President Garcetti will be the featured speaker at an event hosted by the Traveler's Aid Society of Los Angeles to raise funds that will help the organization continue to provide emergency food and shelter, crisis intervention, and family reunification services to people in need.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Kress in Hollywood. For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here to visit the Traveler's Aid website.
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIP 101 WORKSHOP
Los Angeles City College is hosting a Scholarship 101 workshop on Tuesday, March 17, at 1 p.m. in the Orientation Room 106 (behind the lunch truck).
This workshop is open to the community -- you do not need to be an LACC student to attend.
Participants will learn how to do searches for scholarships, write a winning personal statement, and manage deadlines and other important scholarship dates. For more information, contact the LACC Financial Aid Office at 323-953-4000, ext. 2025.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti represents the 13th 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
Watch the Meet Eric Garcetti video in English or Spanish.
www.ericgarcetti.com
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