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APRIL 2, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI HELPS KICK OFF L.A.'S 2010 CENSUS EFFORTS
Council President Garcetti helped kick off Los Angeles's efforts to get a complete count of the city for the 2010 census. Mayor Villaraigosa has asked city departments to develop comprehensive plans to reach out to every resident in collaboration with the county and other neighboring cities.
"Data from the census helps inform important decisions such as how much federal and state funding we will get for education, senior programs, new roads, emergency food and shelter programs, and much more," said Council President Garcetti. "We need to make sure every Angeleno is counted so that we can get our fair share of funding to serve them."
Los Angeles's population is usually undercounted. The Mayor's Office estimates that Los Angeles lost an estimated $206 million in state and federal funding for public and community services in the last ten years.
NEW WEBSITE HELPS VISITORS NAVIGATE HOLLYWOOD
A new website is helping drivers, pedestrians, public transit riders, and cyclists to get to and get around in Hollywood. NavigateHollywood.com, is Hollywood’s first interactive way-finding website.
The Hollywood Property Owners Alliance managed the development of t he site, which has received financial support from more than a dozen Hollywood businesses.
In addition to being a one-stop shop for information about public transit, parking, taxi, and bicycle facilities, the site allows users to sign up to receive messages about street closures or special events via SMS text or e-mail.
Check it out now!
GARCETTI HONORS HYEPIN IM AS 2009 PIONEER WOMAN
Council President Garcetti selected Ms. Hyepin Im as the Council District 13 Pioneer Woman of 2009. The City of Los Angeles established the Pioneer Woman award s in 1988 to recognize extraordinary women during March, which is National Women’s History Month.
Ms. Im founded and serves as the President of Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD), which has organized more than 4,000 Korean American churches around the country to do economic development work. KCCD also reaches out directly to families through innovative initiatives including a Homeownership Initiative that has educated more than 4,000 potential homebuyers, a national database and research study on Korean American Churches, a financial literacy program, and a program for at-risk Asian American youth that is funded by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Ms. Im was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Presidential appointee to the Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal government's largest funder of service and volunteerism. Her leadership was integral to the success of KCCD’s two conferences with the White House that brought together Asian American leaders to learn about faith-based economic development.
“Ms. Im is an outstanding example of the entrepreneurial spirit of a pioneer woman,” said Garcetti.“Her work in our communities not only benefits families today, but is laying the foundation for a better quality of life for future generations.”
HOLLYWOOD FOOD BANK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Los Angeles Food Bank has partnered with Los Angeles Housing Partnership to launch a new food distribution site in Hollywood at the Bronson Family Apartments (1229 N. Bronson Ave.). Food distribution occurs on the first Friday of the month, which means that there will be an opportunity for families in need to  pick up free canned goods, beans, rice, and other items tomorrow beginning at 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help pack food. Donations of food items - particularly fresh fruits and vegetables - are also needed.
For more information about receiving or donating food or volunteering, please contact Matthew Valdez at Los Angeles Housing Partnership.
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.lacity.org/council/cd13
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