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This week, we marked Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to honor the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and reflect on the responsibility we all share to carry their stories forward. I joined the Holocaust Museum LA’s ceremony today, and earlier this week, Councilmember Blumenfield and I recognized the work of Anne Frank LA at Wednesday’s City Council meeting for their work keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive.
Joined by students from across Los Angeles, we heard powerful reflections on how Anne Frank’s story continues to connect young people to the reality of the Holocaust, not as distant history, but as a deeply personal tragedy that still echoes today. In a world where the rise of hatred and authoritarianism remains a real threat, it is through stories like Anne’s that we can most clearly see what is at stake.
Remembrance is not passive. It’s a choice we make to tell the truth in the face of denial, to honor the dignity of those who were dehumanized, and to ensure that the voices of survivors are never lost to history. Organizations like Anne Frank LA are helping a new generation step into that role, teaching young people to learn, share, and carry those stories forward.
Eighty years after Anne Frank’s death, her voice endures because people made the choice to preserve it, to elevate it, and to learn from it. Her story reminds us that even when it is hard to comprehend the scale of a tragedy, one young girl’s voice can open the door to understanding and to action.
Today, Anne Frank LA is making sure that voice continues to reach new hearts and minds helping build a world where the lessons of the past shape a more just future.
All my best,
Katy |
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CD5 Community Conversation: LA City Budget
This week, I hosted our first-ever Community Conversation, a new series of public events focused on the issues that matter most to people in our district. Our first meeting was via Zoom, and we kicked things off with the City budget, because this year’s challenge is serious, and the decisions we make now will shape how the City functions for years to come. I walked through how the budget works, where things stand, and how we’re approaching this moment with a focus on accountability, long-term solutions, and protecting core services. We also had a great Q&A, and I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up, asked thoughtful questions, and stayed engaged. We followed our first meeting with in person meetings at Pan Pacific Park on Wednesday and Belmont Senior Village in Westwood on Saturday.
Most of these conversations will happen in person, and we’ll be covering everything from public safety to the new Metro D Line stations. Info on the next event will come via email soon, so stay tuned.
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Budget Listening Tour CD14
On Thursday, I joined Councilmember Ysabel Jurado in CD14 to lead a Budget 101 at one of four listening sessions focused on this year’s budget. We had a great conversation with Eagle Rock community members, and discussed how we can work together to shape a budget that reflects the needs of our communities. |
Celebrating Earth Day Palms
On Saturday, I joined Mayor Bass, LAUSD Boardmember Sherlett Hendy Newbill, the Palms Neighborhood Council, parents, students, and community members for a day of service in Palms in honor of Earth Day. Hundreds of volunteers came together to paint, power wash, plant trees, and pick up trash across the community. Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer! |
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On Friday, the City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee officially began our weeks-long review of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, with our first hearing dedicated to hearing public comment. This marked a meaningful moment: For the first time in recent memory, we began this critical process in the Valley at Van Nuys City Hall.
Over the next several weeks, this committee will review the Mayor’s proposal, hear from City departments, and make difficult decisions to put the city on a path towards fiscal solvency. That work starts with listening. That’s why these public comment sessions are so important. The insights and perspectives shared by Angelenos during these hearings help ensure that the final budget reflects the needs and aspirations of every community across our city.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and to those who will continue to engage in this critical process. Your participation matters—and it helps move our city forward. For those who were not able to attend Friday’s meeting, there will be a second opportunity to give public comment tomorrow at 4PM at Los Angeles City Hall, or you can provide written comments at LACouncilComment.com. If you are interested in following the budget hearings, you can find a full schedule of the hearings here, and you can watch live streams here. |
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Update on Recovery Efforts
This week, the Council continued recovery efforts in response to January’s wildfires. We’re working to clarify departmental roles during emergencies, streamline permitting for affected properties, and ensure the equitable cleanup and transport of fire-related debris.
We also moved forward on important resilience strategies, including new incentives for fire-safe rebuilding, updated emergency planning, and improved land survey protocols. On preparedness, we took steps toward increasing LAFD staffing on Red Flag days and acquiring a Super Scooper for future fire seasons. We're also pushing for improved fire hydrant maintenance and air quality protections at impacted fire stations.
Budget Advisory Group
On Friday, the City Council passed my motion to create a Budget Advisory Group, which will bring in outside leaders with relevant and deep expertise to help identify impactful, long-term solutions to put us on a path towards fiscal solvency. This group will support efforts to modernize our budget process, reduce liability costs, better utilize city-owned properties, and make sure residents have a meaningful voice in shaping the City’s financial future. |
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Help Shape the Future of Housing at the soon to open Wilshire/La Brea Station
Metro is planning for new housing near the soon to open Wilshire/La Brea Station in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles as part of its 10,000 Home Commitment and is seeking your feedback. Please share your thoughts in this brief survey for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card tell us what you would like to see near the soon to open Wilshire/La Brea Station | Survey
9th Annual Older Adult Transportation Expo | Friday, May 9, 2025
Join Metro for the 9th Annual Older Adult Transportation Expo, a premier event designed to help older adults navigate public transportation with confidence and ease. This year’s theme, “Go Metro: Your Ticket to the World,” highlights how Metro can connect you to exciting destinations, cultural experiences, and everyday essentials—all while saving money and reducing stress! What to expect: expert panels and workshops, live demonstrations, and a resource fair. For more information, please email onthemove@metro.net | RSVP here |
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JEWISH HOLIDAY: SHAVUOT– PARKING SCHEDULE
The Department of Transportation, Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control Division will relax enforcement of street cleaning, time limit and preferential parking restrictions as requested for Shavot on Sunday, June 1st 5:00 PM thru Tuesday, June 3rd 11:59 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: METERS, TOW AWAY ZONES, LOADING ZONES, AND OTHER
SAFETY VIOLATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED
D Line Section 1 & 2 Lunch Webinar – Beverly Hills Stations
On May 7th, Metro invites the public to a lunchtime webinar on the D Line Extension Transit Project Beverly Hills Stations. This webinar will provide key updates on the Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire/Rodeo stations, including construction timelines, project milestones, and how these stations will transform transit access in Beverly Hills. | Full Details
D Line Section 3 Construction Update Meeting
Metro invites the public to attend a construction update meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 12pm to learn about the latest progress on the Metro D Line Extension Section 3. The meeting will provide updates on key developments, including the Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital stations, as well as ongoing construction activities along the project alignment. | Full Details |
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