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From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – California Competes Tax Credit Program

Applications are now being accepting for $80 million in tax credits for businesses through the California Competes Tax Credit Program! The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 17th.

#GoBiz is offering free webinars to guide you through the application process. Free webinars are available on July 29, August 6, and August 11.

For more information, please visit: https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/

Applications are now being accepting for $80

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Creation of the City’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Bureau

Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Bureau Press Conference

Joining my colleagues and LAPD Chief Michel Moore to announce the creation of the City's Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Bureau — a step forward for community policing. Like any relationship, trust is earned and the creation of this CSP Bureau will build safer neighborhoods and strengthen the trust and respect between the community and law enforcement.

Posted by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez on Monday, July 27, 2020

Joining my colleagues and LAPD Chief Michel Moore to announce the creation of the City’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Bureau — a step forward for community policing.

Like any relationship, trust is earned and the creation of this CSP Bureau will build safer neighborhoods and strengthen the trust and respect between the community and law enforcement.

https://www.facebook.com/MonicaRodriguezCD7/videos/1563544650478699/ Joining my colleagues and LAPD Chief

Community, Council Women, Culture, Government

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – MaskArt

Although they can be uncomfortable in the summer heat, wearing a cloth face covering is not only safe but also will make strides in ending this pandemic according to health experts at the CDC. 😷

Reminding your friends, family, neighbors, and customers to wear a mask can get a little uncomfortable. For this reason, the City of L.A. teamed up with Studio Number One to develop these posters for you to put up in your home or your shop window. They are free to use — all you need is a printer.

Download your poster at — Coronvarius.LACity.org/MaskArt

If you’d like to produce your own artwork and share it with the City of L.A., you can connect with Mayor Garcetti’s team at garcetti.reply@lacity.org.

Although they can be uncomfortable in the

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – The City of Los Angeles will Begin Road Reconstruction

WHAT:
Starting today, the City of Los Angeles will begin road reconstruction. The Bureau of Street Services will begin road work on July 27, 2020 to July 28, 2020 and resurface the street August 5, 2020 to August 6, 2020. There will be full street closure during scheduled working hours. The public is advised to use Hubbard St. or other alternate route.

WHEN:
Monday, July 27, 2020 to Tuesday, July 28, 2020 and Wednesday, August 5, 2020 to Thursday, August 6, 2020, 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

WHERE:
Polk St., from Glenoaks Blvd. to Bradley Ave.

CONTACT:
Aida Valencia, Bureau of Street Services, (818) 756-8651

ABOUT StreetsLA:
The Bureau of Street Services, also known as StreetsLA, is part of the Department of Public Works and responsible for preserving, protecting, maintaining, and renewing the City of Los Angeles’ street network and urban forest. This includes our streets, sidewalks, bikeways, trees, and medians. The men and women of StreetsLA are committed to providing high-quality, efficient, and equitable services across our great city and communities. We strive to build our services around integration, innovation, and inclusion.

For more information, please visit: https://streetsla.lacity.org/

WHAT: Starting today, the City of Los Angeles

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Saddened by the Loss of LAFD Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose M. Perez

Deeply saddened by the loss of LAFD Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose M. Perez, who died from complications of COVID-19 this weekend.

Perez had been with the LAFD for 16-and-a-half years. He was only 44 years old. He is survived by his wife and three children. Sending my deepest condolences to the Perez family.

July 27, 2020

Deeply saddened by the loss of LAFD

Business, Community, Council Women, Government

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Attention Small Business Owners

🚨 Attention Small Business Owners

Small businesses are the heart of the CD 7 economy. If you’re struggling to keep your business afloat during the pandemic, you may qualify for a 0% – 3% interest microloan with the City. Each microloan ranges from $5,000 – $20,000 and come in three options:

Option 1: 0% for a term of up to 18 months, with repayment deferred for up to 6 months

Option 2: 3% for a term of up to 5 years, with repayment deferred for up to 12 months
(for profit businesses)

Option 3: 2% for a term of up to 5 years, with repayment deferred for up to 12 months
(for tax-exempt businesses)

Visit lamayor.org/loan to apply.

July 27, 2020

🚨 Attention Small Business Owners Small businesses are

Assemblywoman, Community, Government

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Please #BePrepared as Disasters can Strike at Any Moment

As the Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, I want to remind you that CA is highly prone to #earthquakes. 51% of Californians do not have a safety plan and 47% do not have a disaster supplies kit. Please #BePrepared as disasters can strike at any moment.

If you need help getting started with an emergency plan and kit, I have provided a link to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s Earthquake Safety Checklist: https://bit.ly/FEMAChecklist

July 26, 2020

As the Chair of the Joint Legislative

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Last Monday, We Unveiled a New Shelter for Women in Sylmar

LA Family Housing, The Arroyo ribbon cutting

In case you missed it — last Monday, we unveiled a new shelter for women in Sylmar. In the midst of a pandemic, I'm proud to be part of the coalition that delivered The Arroyo, a beacon of light for women experiencing homelessness in Sylmar. This project is a model of successful collaboration, transforming an underutilized facility into a safe place for women to heal and recover.Grateful for our partners for their commitment to this project and leading the transformation of this space to deliver 85 beds to women in Sylmar: LA Family Housing, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and staff, and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

Posted by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez on Saturday, July 25, 2020

In case you missed it — last Monday, we unveiled a new shelter for women in Sylmar.

In the midst of a pandemic, I’m proud to be part of the coalition that delivered The Arroyo, a beacon of light for women experiencing homelessness in Sylmar. This project is a model of successful collaboration, transforming an underutilized facility into a safe place for women to heal and recover.

Grateful for our partners for their commitment to this project and leading the transformation of this space to deliver 85 beds to women in Sylmar: LA Family Housing, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and staff, and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

July 26, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/MonicaRodriguezCD7/videos/589965471707110/ In case you missed it —

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Very Sad to Hear About the Passing of LAPD Officer Valentin Martinez

Very sad to hear about the passing of LAPD Officer Valentin Martinez who died this morning after a courageous battle against COVID-19. Officer Martinez served at LAPD Mission Community Police Station. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends.

July 26, 2020