Tag: city_council
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Long Beach City Council Reappoints Sharon L. Weissman to Harbor Commission
Sharon L. Weissman has been unanimously reappointed to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners until 2032. Her reappointment highlights her extensive experience in transportation and civic leadership, as the Port of Long Beach pursues ambitious growth and zero-emissions goals.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentEducation Sharon L. WeissmanLong BeachPort of Long BeachHarbor CommissionCity CouncilCivic Leadership
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Mayor Bass Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Leader Billy G. Mills
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the passing of Billy G. Mills, a pioneering civil rights leader, former City Councilmember, and jurist. Mills was the first Black UCLA Law graduate and first Black man elected to the LA City Council,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Billy G. MillsKaren BassLos AngelesCivil RightsCity CouncilUCLA School of LawWatts UprisingLA Mayors Office
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Fairfax City Unveils Summer Events, Major Infrastructure Plans, and New Green Policy
Fairfax City announces a vibrant summer schedule including Rock the Block and Independence Day, alongside significant Blenheim Boulevard project funding, a new Green Building Policy, and ongoing drought watch.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationLegalSocial Issues Fairfax CityBlenheim BoulevardCity CouncilCommunity EventsGreen Building PolicyDrought WatchPublic SafetyCity of FairfaxReston
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Fairfax City Prepares for Storms, Hosts Summer Events, and Advances Infrastructure Projects
Fairfax City addresses potential power outages, hosts free movie and jazz screenings, and observes Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. The city also plans for Blenheim Boulevard construction and seeks input on regional transportation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentTransportationEducationEnergy Fairfax CityPower OutagesCommunity EventsChesapeake BayBlenheim BoulevardCity CouncilTransportation PlanningCity of FairfaxReston
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Mayor Bass to Address Budget, Housing, and Homelessness Initiatives
Mayor Karen Bass will sign the FY 26-27 budget and attend the Metro Board meeting on May 28. She will also discuss efforts to combat homelessness, prepare for major events, and accelerate housing production at the Connect Los Angeles Conference.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesCity CouncilMetro BoardConnect Los Angeles ConferenceBudgetHousing DevelopmentHomelessnessLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles City Council Passes Budget Prioritizing Public Safety, Homelessness, and Infrastructure
Los Angeles City Council approved a new budget focusing on public safety, homelessness, and infrastructure. Mayor Bass praised the plan, citing progress in reducing homelessness and crime, while leaders acknowledged future fiscal challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Los AngelesCity BudgetMayor Karen BassHomelessnessPublic SafetyInfrastructureCity CouncilLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles to Launch First Capital Infrastructure Program
Mayor Karen Bass and City Council will unveil Los Angeles's first Capital Infrastructure Program on May 4. This initiative aims to address decades of underfunding for critical city infrastructure like roads, parks, and public buildings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportation Mayor Karen BassLos AngelesCapital Infrastructure ProgramInfrastructureCity CouncilFundingPublic Works