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Keeping up with Kathryn

Sept. 27, 2024

Dear Friends,

Los Angeles County must continue to move its ethics reform work forward (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/barger-issues-statement-on-keeping-ethics-reform-in-l-a-county-moving-forward-transparency-and-accountability-dont-need-to-wait/) . There's no question that public distrust in government runs deep. I'm committed to creating an independent Ethics Commission, Ethics Compliance Office, and Ethics Officer as a first step. I introduced a motion (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIIMeVgi_tfSTjuA8tqJI4XtUxUDh6qD/view?utm_name=) , unanimously approved by our Board at this week's meeting, with those goals in mind. Transparency and accountability don't need to wait. As I said in my motion, strong ethics policy is an important component of a responsive and representative government. Moving forward with ethics reform, with a structure that can oversee ethics and conflict of interest issues in Los Angeles County, will support our existing efforts to maintain a culture of integrity and
responsibility while ensuring oversight that the public expects and deserves. I'm determined to get this work underway to make sure we're doing right by our communities.

Best wishes,
Kathryn Barger
Supervisor, Fifth District
Meet Mocha, a snuggly and playful four-month-old Siberian Husky mix, and Liam, a sweet and friendly four-month-old Catahoula mix. If you'd like to open your heart and home to a new pet, consider adopting one of them from the Palmdale Animal Care Center, which is open for drop-ins Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clear the Shelters
Good news! The Department of Animal Care and Control has extended its Clear the Shelters campaign through Sept. 30. Find your perfect pet and bring them home with a reduced adoption fee of just $10.
Pick your perfect pet. (https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/)
Our Los Angeles County Fire Department is second to none. To celebrate the Department's centennial, Chief Marrone and his team stopped by my office this week with a commemorative badge. I'll be proud to display it in solidarity with our incredible fire personnel who have served our communities with dignity and bravery every day for 100 years.
Connect with the department. (https://fire.lacounty.gov/)
The unique public-private partnership between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Santa Clarita, and local businesses has put the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (https://www.scvedc.org/) 's efforts and vision into action. We’ve seen our economy grow as a result of this shared commitment to help businesses start and flourish. I was proud to join the SCVEDC for their annual Economic Outlook (https://www.scvedc.org/outlook) Conference today to share about my commitment to bolster the local and regional economy.
Access business resources. (http://opportunity.lacounty.gov)
To this day, I still hold dearly to the lessons I learned and the friends I made at San Marino High School. I was deeply humbled to be in the company of so many change makers and community leaders I admire who were also inducted into the inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame last weekend.
Meet the honorees. (https://sanmarinoalumnihalloffame.org/)
Together, we are working to ensure women across Los Angeles County and beyond have every opportunity and resource needed to thrive. Women's Equality Day, hosted by the City of Glendale this week at the Alex Theatre, urged us all to renew our commitment to gender equality in every sector and corner of our communities.
Explore programs. (https://ceo.lacounty.gov/wgi/)
Alma Fuerte Public School (https://www.almafuerteps.org/) has been serving students in Pasadena since 2017 with an innovative, well-rounded approach to education. On Monday, I got to see their programming in action and meet students who are benefitting from hands-on learning opportunities including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, journalism, gardening, culinary arts, cheerleading, and more.
Access educational resources. (https://www.lacoe.edu/)
The County will be implementing new homeless shelters that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week as a result of my motion with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath at this week's Board meeting. This is crucial to keep those who are most vulnerable safe from extreme weather. Each emergency shelter will provide three meals a day, showers, bathrooms, clothes, and other basic needs, plus supportive services like access to medical care, connections to mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing navigation, legal document retrieval, and record clearing.
Read about it. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-county-to-open-year-round-24-hour-emergency-homeless-shelters/)
Foster family agencies across our County are at risk of losing their insurance coverage because the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California, the entity that covers 90 percent of all Foster Family Agencies in the state, issued non-renewal notices to 30 agencies in L.A. County last month. This crisis means these organizations, who serve a collective 500 foster children, could have to close their doors. On Tuesday, I introduced a motion with Supervisor Horvath to find immediate and long-term solutions.
Learn more. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-county-seeks-solutions-for-foster-family-agency-insurance-crisis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFkCglleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXwFPpD7kryjoG-BcvlrxHle6l49diaaBd_cLKjlXKKVrg3SrqJL6tnhWw_aem_84hbr9x3xkTJzudJx-l7Gg)
Lost Angels Career Center (https://www.lostangelscp.org/) in Lancaster kicked off a new aerospace vocational training cohort for 70 youth this week, made possible through a $1 million grant provided by the County's Department of Economic Opportunity (https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/) . The 12-week program features a collaboration with industry partners like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to connect graduates with good-paying jobs. Another cohort will begin in January for youth interested in applying.
Get the details. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-countys-1m-investment-launches-groundbreaking-vocational-training-program-for-antelope-valley-youth-in-aerospace-industry/)
Something special has been added to Lincoln Avenue in Altadena! For the first time, the street is lined with American flags, proudly waving as a sign of patriotism and unity. My office was proud to fund the beautiful display and worked alongside L.A. County Public Works to install it in partnership with community leaders.
See the story. (https://www.coloradoboulevard.net/american-flags-on-lincoln-avenue/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFhAnFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTUDA098qXkB4TXxa6BfHFSCG_wK2FuEPRCxnw2QMhnzSPkvuuDUlRZCaQ_aem_9TbaW2L866S9GYzDfWQ6xQ)
Nominations are open for cities in L.A. County to apply for the L.A. County Economic Development Corporation's Most Business Friendly City Award. Every year, the LAEDC recognizes cities that are doing their part to support businesses, increase regional collaboration, and cut through red tape. If you believe your city is the most business friendly, send in a nomination by Oct. 18.
Apply here. (https://laedc.org/2024-most-business-friendly-city-nomination/)
Election Day is just around the corner and it's never too soon to get prepared. Whether you're a first time voter or have been engaged in the electoral process for years, L.A. County has resources for you. Register or update your registration, find a vote center or drop box, track your mail-in ballot, and review your sample ballot all in one easy place.
Get election ready. (https://plan.lavote.gov/)
Summer may be over, but outdoor fun doesn't have to be! The Ford has several performances through the end of October for residents to enjoy. Check out amazing bands, dance groups, movies, and more at this beautiful, intimate venue under the stars.
Get tickets. (https://www.theford.com/events/performances?Venue=The+Ford&Season=upcoming)
October is nearly here and there are lots of sweet and spooky fall festivities in store! Descanso Gardens' Carved returns next week on Oct. 4 with dazzling lights and plenty of pumpkins through Oct. 30. Plus, the L.A. County Arboretum has Halloween in the Garden events all month long, including movie nights, workshops, crafts, trick-or-treating, special tours, and more.
Visit Descanso. (https://www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/carved/)
Visit the Arboretum. (https://arboretum.org/learn/)
Enjoy a night of inspiring performances for a great cause! Fostering Dreams Project (https://www.fosteringdreamsproject.org/) , which provides dance workshops for foster youth and justice-involved youth, is hosting their Center Stage fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. It's sure to be an engaging and moving evening!
Attend the event. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-stage-fostering-dreams-and-inspiring-futures-tickets-1004733714587?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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