District 1 Newsletter — February 16, 2026

Neighbors, Happy Presidents’ Day. While we recognize leadership at the national level today, it is also a reminder that public service happens closest to home. The decisions we make locally on budgets, infrastructure, public safety, and economic vitality directly shape the quality of life in our community. This week brings a big City Council agenda…

District 1 Newsletter — February 2, 2026

Neighbors, This morning, a mural of marine life was officially unveiled at the corner of Catalina and N. Gertruda—the same spot I drove past for years thinking “that wall could use some life.” Today it gets it. But this first day of February also marks something bigger: the start of Black History Month’s centennial. One hundred years…

Applications Open: 2026 LA2050 Youth Ambassador Program

If you know a young person who cares about their community and wants a real seat at the table, this is an opportunity worth sharing. Applications are now open for the 2026 LA2050 Youth Ambassador Program, a countywide initiative that empowers young Angelenos to engage directly in civic participation, philanthropy, and community leadership. The LA2050…

District 1 Newsletter — January 26, 2026

Neighbors, What a week. I’m just back from Sacramento, and while I was there, I saw the news we’ve been working toward for months: the Metro Board unanimously approved the Hawthorne Boulevard alignment for the C/K Line extension. That means the light rail will run where it belongs—down a commercial corridor—not through our neighborhoods. To everyone who…

Update on the Avenue A Pedestrian Ramp Project: Where Things Stand and What’s Next

Last week, I met directly with Los Angeles County staff to get a detailed status update on the Avenue A Pedestrian Ramp project. While the official schedule has not yet changed, the County has committed to exploring ways to accelerate the process where possible. This project must move through both the California Coastal Commission and…

District 1 Newsletter — December 22, 2025

Happy Holidays, Neighbors, The sleigh wrapped up its final routes Friday night, and this week Chief Hoffman closed out three decades of service. Both milestones, one seasonal, one career-defining, remind me how much this city runs on people who show up consistently and build trust one interaction at a time. Wednesday is Christmas Eve, and…