As part of my commitment to creating a safer and healthier environment in the 7th Council District, today the Council approved my legislation towards environmental and economic justice for the residents of Pacoima and the surrounding neighborhoods in response to the recent Whiteman Airport accident in Pacoima.
The residents of the Northeast Valley deserve the same considerations as communities in Santa Monica and I call on the County to make immediate investments and seriously evaluate alternative uses for the property to provide economic opportunity, housing and open space for this community. It’s long past due to deliver substantial economic investment and environmental justice for a community that has borne the burden and no benefit from operations.
