From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – How to Subscribe to My Weekly Newsletter

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Resurface 2.26 Miles on Burnet Ave.

I’m pleased to inform you that my staff worked closely with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services to prioritize and resurface 2.26 miles on Burnet Ave. from Nordhoff St. to Rayen St. and Noble Ave. from Plummer St. to Nordhoff St. in North Hills last month.

This section of the streets had cracks, potholes and were uneven, and it’s thanks to community members like yourselves, who provided valuable input on the importance of having this section of the street repair that this project came into being. For more information on these upcoming projects in the district, please visit the Streets LA website at https://streetsla.lacity.org/ and select ‘Road Repair’.

If you have any questions or would like to recommend another street in the area in need of resurfacing, please contact my Sylmar District Office at (818)756-8409.

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Planting of 43 Trees

In partnership with Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment, I’m pleased to announce that we completed the planting of 43 trees on the perimeter of Herrick Avenue Elementary School.

The installation process consisted of removing concrete to create new tree wells and watering service for all 43 drought tolerant trees for three years. This installation is part of my broader effort to deliver healthier, greener neighborhoods. These trees will go a long way towards cooling the school and surrounding neighborhoods, improving the air quality by filtering pollutants, and creating a more pleasant experience for children and parents who walk to and from school.

Residents can request a free street tree by calling my Sylmar District Office at (818)756-8409 or Pacoima District Office at (818)485-0600. Residents must be committed to watering the trees until established, approximately 3-5 years. All sites will be surveyed in advance to ensure eligibility.

In partnership with Los Angeles Sanitation

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Emergency Relief for Food Service Workers (SERVE)

The City of Los Angeles is providing Emergency Relief for Food Service Workers (SERVE). Through the Mayor’s Fund, 4,000 food service workers who reside in the City of Los Angeles will be eligible to receive a one-time $800 stipend.

This stipend will provide food service workers who have been most deeply impacted by the pandemic with much needed additional financial support.

The application opens today at 9 AM and will close Friday, December 11th at 12PM. You can apply over the phone by calling 311 or online.

For more information, please visit: https://corona-virus.la/SERVE

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – In partnership with The Hispanic Star

In partnership with The Hispanic Star, we will host the second toiletries giveaway in Sylmar for families in our district. Families of the 7th Council District have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, from higher positive COVID cases to employment loss.

It’s important that we come together as a community to address the need of those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many families and individuals financially strained by job loss, small gestures such as receiving dish soap, hair conditioner, and shampoo can make a tremendous impact on keeping them healthy.

General Information:
-Must be a resident of the 7th Council District
-Must RSVP via Eventbrite and show ticket upon pick up
-Limit 1 per household
-Drive-up only event, must stay in your car and wear your mask
-Register now to receive a toiletries

For more information please contact my Sylmar District Office at (818)756-8409.

In partnership with The Hispanic Star,