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AUGUST 6, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
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GARCETTI HEALTH CARE REFORM RESOLUTION PASSES L.A. CITY COUNCIL
 The Los Angeles City Council became one of the first local governments to officially support President Obama's principles of health care reform when it passed a resolution on Wednesday.
"The health care crisis is a national issue, but one local leaders confront every day. It is long past time for change," said L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti.
The resolution put the City of L.A. officially on record in support of health care reform that will:
- Reduce costs for families, businesses and government;
- Protect patients’ choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans; and
- Assure affordable, quality health care for all Americans.
Before voting on the resolution, Councilmembers heard testimony from Angelenos who shared their personal experiences with the difficulties of today’s health care system. Dr. Rab Razzak came to Council Chambers from his 13-hour overnight shift at Good Samaritan Hospital to share his perspective as a physician. Jack Dannibale told of his father’s decision to forgo chemotherapy at the hospital where he worked so that he could leave his sons money to go to college. He passed away days later.
These stories, these experiences, are not acceptable. Not here, not anywhere. We all know that it is time for real reform, and now this is the official position of the City of Los Angeles.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WALK ATWATER VILLAGE ON SATURDAY
All are invited to join Council President Garcetti in walking the North Atwater Village neighborhood to talk to residents about city resources and upcoming community events.
After a short training, groups of volunteers will be dispatched throughout the neighborhood to share information with residents and hear their concerns.
To RSVP or for information, please call (323) 957-4500.
ECHO PARK LAKE BIRD WALK THIS SATURDAY
Grab your binoculars!
The Echo Park Lake Bird Walk on Sunday, August 9 is a perfect opportunity for bird watchers of all levels to see and identify the different birds who call Echo Park their home.
More than 70 species of birds have been spotted in Echo Park in the past few years, including mallards, finches, great egrets, green herons, and others.
The Bird Walk is free and parents are encouraged to bring children. Meet at the Echo Park boathouse at 8:00 a.m. Another walk in Vista Hermosa Park will follow at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, e-mail judycalifornia@yahoo.com or call (323) 663-6767.
THANK YOU, CHIEF BRATTON
This week, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Bill Bratton announced that he will be leaving the department in October.
"Chief Bratton has been an extraordinary leader for our police department, and I’d like to thank him for his exemplary service to the City of Los Angeles," said Council President Garcetti. "Our city is safer today because of Police Chief Bratton’s leadership, and I am optimistic that his legacy will make the LAPD a stronger institution for years to come."
Under Chief Bratton’s watch, crime rates in LA have plummeted to the lowest levels in decades, more officers have been put on our city's streets and in our neighborhoods, and the federal consent decree was lifted.
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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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