From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Last Council District 7 Youth Council Meeting

This month, we had our last Council District 7 Youth Council meeting. The Youth Council was formed this year, as part of my continued effort to provide programs that equip youth with the skills needed to achieve their full potential. Twenty-three youth joined, representing each neighborhood across the 7th Council District.

This is a ten-month program where youth will identify neighborhood issues and work as a team to develop strategies and solutions. At the end of the program, they will present their ideas to local policymakers. Envisioning youth in a meaningful, visible, and advisory role remains a driving force in my work to achieve greater equity and public safety outcomes that better our quality of life in our neighborhoods.

This month, we had our last

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Congratulations to San Fernando Tiger Alex Padilla

Congratulations to my friend and fellow San Fernando Tiger Alex Padilla on your appointment to the United States Senate. It’s truly a historic moment for the State of California to welcome its first Latino U.S. Senator.

Thank you California Governor Newsom for understanding that REPRESENTATION MATTERS. Proud to serve a community we both treasure, as Councilmember in the 7th District where you commenced your political career. I’m also proud to continue the legacy of homegrown leadership for the constituents in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. May the nation now see what our community has long known – the amazing things that kids from the 91331 can achieve.

Congratulations to my friend and fellow

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Food Pantries in CD7 will have Temporary Closures during the Holiday Season

#Food pantries in CD7 will have temporary closures during the holiday season. These organizations have always provided our community with a much needed service and that need has grown during the pandemic.

Over the course of the pandemic food pantries have provided residents with tens of thousands of #meals helping those who are disabled or enduring financial hardship. Please be aware of the closures during the #holiday season.

#Food pantries in CD7 will have

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – L.A. Al Fresco! Apply Now

Attention business: There is still time to apply for L.A. Al Fresco! My colleagues and I on the City Council worked to launch “L.A. Al Fresco”- a program aiming to help local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While outdoor dining is temporarily suspended, LADOT Official continues to process and approve applications to implement curbside and street closure dining operations for use as soon as restrictions are lifted. It’s available to all restaurants, permitted sidewalk food vendors, and food trucks in the City of Los Angeles.

For more information: Apply Now https://corona-virus.la/laalfresco

Attention business: There is still time

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing in Pacoima

In an effort to address the high number of COVID-19 cases, I was able to secure a Free COVID-19 mobile testing site located in El Nido Family Services (parking lot) in Pacoima. Testing is walk-up only. No appointment is necessary, but you can register in advance.

Please be sure to bring your insurance information. If you don’t have insurance, bring your Driver’s License or another form of identification. There is no cost to patients for any test, whether or not you have insurance. For more information please visit https://corona-virus.la/mobile-pop-covid-19-testing-locations.

➡️Location:
El Nido Family Services (Parking Lot)
11243 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima, CA. 91331

➡️Days:
December 15- 19

In an effort to address the

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Prioritize Removing Three Tree Stumps and One Dead Tree

I’m pleased to inform you that my office worked with the Urban Forestry Division (UFD) to prioritize removing three tree stumps and one dead tree on the 12800 block of Phillippi Avenue. Since I took office, I have worked proactively with the UFD to create innovative strategies to abate dead trees and stumps and beautify our parkways.

It takes all of us working together to ensure our community is well taken care of, and constituent requests are handled promptly. If you have any questions or concerns about this, COVID-19, or any other issue, please contact my Sylmar District Office at (818) 756-8409.

I’m pleased to inform you that

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – The Angelenos with Disabilities Meal Program

The Angelenos with Disabilities Meal Program is back! This temporary lunch service delivers free vegetarian meals to people with disabilities. The program bridges the hunger gap for disabled residents of Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program runs from now until Thursday, December 31st. Enroll today! For any questions related to the program please contact the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability (213)202-2764 or email at disabilitymealinfo@lacity.org

Khalsa Care Foundation

The Angelenos with Disabilities Meal Program