We are thrilled and honored to unveil the official Board photo featuring an all-women BOS for the first time since the Board’s inception since 1852 with chair
@HildaSolis
📸 to see full image click on image below. To download image visit:
Today, the
@LACountyBOS
appointed Norma E. García as Director for
@LACountyParks
👏🏼 Norma is the first woman and first person of color to serve in this capacity since the founding of the Department in 1944. Congratulations! 🎊
After serving two terms on the BOS
@SheilaKuehl
says goodbye to her colleagues and constituents today during her final meeting.
There were many heartfelt moments and memories.
VIDEO - Watch a recap:
Agenda Item 12 (Promoting Accountability and Community Safety Through Checks and Balances of the Los Angeles County Sheriff) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LocalGovernment
#LACountyBOS
It’s official: Today the BOS voted unanimously to rename
@GrandPark_LA
to “Gloria Molina Grand Park,” commemorating Gloria Molina’s service to Angelenos 💜
Thank you for your public service to the
@CountyofLA
you will be missed.
Gloria Molina, Chicana who blazed paths across L.A. politics, dies
@latimes
Celebrate
#WomensHistoryMonth
by learning about the history of our trailblazing first all-women Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as told by past members and the current historic Board.
🎥Watch “First to Five: The Story of the First All-Female BOS:
Thank you Supervisor
@MRidleyThomas
for your commitment to the residents of the 2nd District & beyond with an ambitious policy agenda & a wide range of enduring accomplishments. Here are some of the highlights of an epic public service career (VIDEO):
Today the BOS denounced the devastation of the
#ZootSuitRiots
in 1943 and recognized this as a dark chapter in
#LACounty
history, recommitting to keep fighting against racial discrimination.
Thank you
@LAHelloStranger
for recognizing the 80th anniversary of this local history.
Celebrating exemplary women who are making a difference in
#LACounty
at the 37th annual LA County Women of the Year Ceremony 🎉
Watch LIVE:
View the list of honorees:
March is
#WomensHistoryMonth
🎉
This month we celebrate the many women who have played a vital role in
#Americanhistory
🇺🇸 including our historic all-female BOS.
This Vote-by-Mail ballot dropbox outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration is one of more than 400 throughout
#LACounty
. Vote-by-Mail ballots are now in the mail to every registered voter for more info visit:
#EveryVoteIn
@LACountyRRCC
Today we celebrate
#DoloresHuertaDay
in honor of the influential American labor leader & civil rights activist.
Along with Cesar Chavez,
@DoloresHuerta
founded what’s now known as
@UFWupdates
. At 94, she continues her fight for equity and women’s rights.
The BOS honored
@MayorOfLA
Karen Bass today as
#LACWOY2023
event with the President’s Award
#WomanoftheYear
🎉
Read about all of the other incredible women honored at today’s event:
Today is
#ElectionDay
Four things to know:
1. Vote Centers are open from 7 AM -8 PM
2. For a list of locations visit:
3. If you’re in line by 8PM stay in line--you will be able to vote.
4. Proudly wear your
#IVoted
sticker
At today’s daily
#COVID19
briefing Skye Patrick of
@LACountyLibrary
encouraged all
#LACounty
residents to use free resources from e-books, audiobooks, magazines, website training and virtual story time in English and Spanish & more. Visit
#saferathome
ICYMI: Today the BOS unanimously approved a motion from Chair
@HollyJMitchell
and co-authored by
@SupJaniceHahn
that returns Bruce’s Beach to the great-great grandsons of Charles and Willa Bruce.
📒 Read the motion:
🎥 Watch the recap:
Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed
@HildaSolis
motion to proclaim today, Nov. 20 as
#LatinaEqualPayDay
and to send a letter to
@GavinNewsom
and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to thank them for their commitment to addressing the wage gap.
At today’s daily briefing
@lapublichealth
Dr. Barbara Ferrer urged all
#LACounty
residents to stay home this week, limit time outside the house and skip shopping if possible to slow the spread of
#COVID19
Historic Moment 🎉 Agenda Item 18 (Completing the Return of Bruce’s Beach to the Legal Heirs of Charles and Willa Bruce) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LocalGovernment
#BrucesBeach
LA vs. HATE is part of a multi-year mission by the Board of Supervisors to end acts of hate in the County of Los Angeles. Speak up and report hate by calling 211. For more info visit
@LACountyWDACS
#LAvsHate
Congratulations to newly sworn-in Director of
@LACountyDCBA
Rafael Carbajal,
@LACountyCEO
Fesia A. Davenport
@LACDevAuthority
Director Emilio Salas and Rodrigo Castro-Silva, County Counsel.
I could not be more honored to begin this next chapter of service on the
@LACountyBOS
. Please click the link below to join me today for a virtual swearing-in ceremony at noon pst:
Today the
@LACountyBOS
appointed Selwyn Hollins as Director of
@LACountyISD
👏🏼 Selwyn has worked in public service for more than 29 years and previously held the title of Chief Deputy Director of the Department. Congratulations! 🎊
Big turnout and excitement at today’s Board meeting to hear the report by the Alternatives to Incarceration Work Group on developing a
#LACounty
roadmap for expanding alternatives to custody and diversion.
@SheilaKuehl
@mridleythomas
@HildaSolis
The BOS is meeting back in-person w/ limited staff. Today begins the Board’s gradual plan to return to the hearing room. The BOS will continue to follow
@lapublichealth
protocols. More info to come on when members of the public can safely attend.
You can honor former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina
@LAPlazaLA
starting today through Sunday from 12-5 pm by contributing to a participatory Community Quilt of Hope made of fabric squares with personalized tributes.
Agenda Item 13 (Creation of a Reserve Fund to Support the Alternatives to Incarceration Initiative) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
The ground-breaking Youth Climate Commission (YCC) held its first-ever public meeting today. The BOS created the panel last year to meet quarterly & formally inform, recommend, and advise on County goals, actions, and policies related to climate change mitigation & resilience. 🌎
A Night of Leadership celebration with
@LosHispanic
where
@HildaSolis
was honored for her leadership on the BOS alongside Deparment heads representing 9 Departments including our very own Executive Officer Celia Zavala 🎉 Congrats to all!
#LACounty
The BOS and
@LACountyCEO
will hold a live virtual budget deliberations meeting this coming Monday, June 29 at 9:30 am PST. View the agenda: Get the details on how to listen in and participate 👇🏼
#LACounty
Agenda Item 51-C (Reimagining Los Angeles County: Shifting Budget Priorities to Revitalize Under-resourced and Low-income Communities) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
Today we honor women who are outstanding role models in their communities at the
#LACounty
Commission for Women’s 35th annual “Women of the Year” awards and scholarship luncheon. 👏🏼🏆
Women play a vital role as remarkable stewards in each of our communities. Today the BOS recognizes their efforts and contributions
#WomenoftheYear
#LACounty
Commission for Women 🏆👏🏼
The
@lwvlosangeles
joined the BOS in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the
#19thAmendment
which guarantees and protects women’s constitutional right to
#vote
🗳
At today’s daily
#COVID19
media briefing
@LADAOffice
Jackie Lacey said her office has been working to find ways to keep nonviolent and misdemeanor offenders out of jails and courthouses to protect the public & issued series of
#fraudalerts
to warn consumers about
#COVID19
scams.
CIVIC OPPORTUNITY: Interested in being part of the 17-member
#MeasureJ
Reimagine LA Advisory Committee? Applications are being accepted until Dec. 4. More info here:
Thank you for tuning in today and for your participation in the BOS meeting.
📆The next regular BOS meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 9:30 am PST.
For more info visit us at
Agenda Item 26 (Strengthening the County’s Permanent Protections for Unincorporated Los Angeles County in Response to Lessons Learned during the COVID-19 Crisis) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LocalGovernment
#LACountyBOS
At today’s daily media briefing Dr. Barbara Ferrer issued a new
#SaferatHome
order. Under this order, two additional categories of lower-risk businesses are able to reopen. For all the details head to
@lapublichealth
“Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What that legacy will be is determined by the people of that generation. What legacy do you want to leave behind?” -
#JohnLewis
Rest In Peace.
Tomorrow 5/19 the BOS will hold the next virtual Economic Resiliency Task Force meeting at 9:30 am PST. To view the agenda: for details on how to tune in 👇🏼
Agenda Item 11 (Naming of the Entrance Plaza at the New Natural History Museum Commons Project the “Mark Ridley-Thomas Entrance Plaza”) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
The audience at today’s
#LACountyBOS
meeting were treated to a special performance today by the Neighborhood Music School who make music lessons more affordable through scholarships to
#BoyleHeights
students.
@HildaSolis
Agenda Item 3 (Establishing an Antiracist Los Angeles County Policy Agenda) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
Our office is working on implementing new technology in the Board hearing room to improve the dais user experience on Board meeting days.
#technology
#processimprovement
Agenda Item 21 (Oppose California State Proposition 22 to Guarantee Labor Protections and Benefits for Gig Workers) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board as submitted.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
Renowned leaders from diverse racial and cultural sectors of the community gathered today to kick off the annual United Against Hate Week, which runs from Nov 13-19
Local communities are urged to reject hate and bigotry and promote inclusion. Get involved
@LAvsHate
Agenda Item 3 (Developing a Plan for Closing Men’s Central Jail as Los Angeles County Reduces its Reliance on Incarceration) of today’s meeting was approved by the Board with modifications.
#LACounty
#LACountyBOS
#LACBoardMeeting
Did you know
@DrawLACounty
is an independent commission charged with drawing the district lines for the BOS based on
#2020Census
data? Attend a public hearing & learn more at:
Everyone loves
@sesamestreet
- today Supervisor
@HildaSolis
recognized the 50th anniversary and Foundation for this beloved program and their service and commitment to communinities all over the world including
@CountyofLA