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MARCH 19, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS LOS ANGELES
President Barack Obama visited Los Angeles where he hosted a town hall meeting at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex. More than 1,000 people came to hear the president talk about his plans for our nation's economic recovery and a few got to ask questions. This was President Obama's first trip to California since being sworn in.
"President Obama's trip to Los Angeles demonstrates his strong commitment to our city and to urban areas around the nation," said L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti. "We are grateful for his leadership."
Click on the photo at right to go to a video.
GARCETTI IN WASHINGTON TO LOBBY FOR FUNDS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES
 Council President Garcetti returned to Washington, DC, for the second week in a row to join with mayors and city councilmembers from across the country in meeting with federal government leaders regarding economic recovery funds. The lobbying efforts were part of the National League of Cities conference.
The group also shared best practices and Garcetti spoke to his colleagues from across the nation about Los Angeles's workforce development programs.
"I was proud to share with them information about the Health Care Career Ladder program that we started at Los Angeles City College to prepare students for jobs in the growing health care industry," said Garcetti.
The Career Ladder program allows students to take classes to prepare them for entry level jobs, and then work while continuing to take classes that will help them move up the career ladder. The program has been such a success that Garcetti and Los Angeles City College are working to expand the program to other industries.
FOUNTAIN COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY ON SATURDAY!
 The next Fountain Community Garden Work Day will be on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The garden is located at 5620 Fountain Avenue (at St. Andrews).
Participants will help plant trees, fill garden beds, construct the pathway, and get the garden ready for spring plantings.
"The first Fountain Community Garden Work Day was a huge success thanks to the many community members who came out to help," said Garcetti, pictured at right with students who attended the work day in February. "Come out and participate with your neighbors on this great community project!"
For more information or to RSVP, please call Helen Leung at 323-957-4500.
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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