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MAY 28, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI SPEAKS OUT AGAINST CA SUPREME COURT RULING ON PROPOSITION 8
Council President Garcetti expressed his disappointment in the California Supreme Court's decision this week to uphold Proposition 8, the voter-approved ballot initiative that took away the right of same-sex couples to marry.
"Our nation was founded on the principle of equality and justice for all. This proposition was a step backward in the movement toward achieving that vision," said Council President Garcetti. "We have so much work to do to achieve marriage equality in California, and I stand in solidarity with all of those who believe in the right of same-sex couples to marry."
GARCETTI TO CO-SPONSOR COLLEGE DAY AT WASHINGTON IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Students and parents in the Glassell Park area are encouraged to attend College Day tonight at 6 p.m. at Washington Irving Middle School. Families can learn more about how to prepare for a college education through workshops on the role of parents in their child's education and financial aid opportunities.
“A college education is becoming an essential requirement for many good jobs. Students who want to go to college can begin preparing now so that they and their families understand what it takes to get accepted to college and to pay for it,” said Council President Eric Garcetti.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CLEAN UP IN GLASSELL PARK THIS SATURDAY!
 The Glassell Park Improvement Association needs volunteers to help with weeding and pruning the Avenue 40 and Tranquility Gardens this Saturday, May 30.
Your work to improve the community will be appreciated by the entire neighborhood.
Volunteers should meet at 8:00 AM at Avenue 40 and Verdugo and bring work gloves and sunscreen. Shovels, rakes, and brooms are also welcome.
Questions and RSVPs can be sent to piper604@aol.com.
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.cd13.com
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