Councilmember Blumenfield joined the community in celebrating the grand opening of the Taxco Theatre in Canoga Park. Blumenfield cobbled together the funds to purchase and renovate the site and worked with the community and the Department of Cultural Affairs to transform this neighborhood mainstay into the only publicly-owned arts incubator in the country. It is now an incredible new facility that provides opportunities for local artists, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and performing arts students to develop and produce new work. The Taxco Theatre’s vision is to provide an innovative space to bring music, dance, and theater productions to life. 

For the past nine years, Team Blumenfield has participated in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count in the West Valley, with Blumenfield’s District Office in Reseda serving as the hub for volunteers. The Count, mandated by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, is one of the most important tools in addressing the homeless crisis—you can’t fix what you can’t measure. Team Blumenfield continues to help lead the effort, ensuring that LAHSA had the most up-to-date data on the homelessness issue in the West Valley.

Councilmember Blumenfield was joined by community members and students from Tarzana Elementary School to formally unveil the restored art panels on the one-of-a-kind Snoopy Bridge. Since the 1970s, the Snoopy Bridge over Wilbur Ave near Tarzana Elementary School had been a beloved community landmark. After the bridge was defaced with graffiti, Blumenfield and his team worked with community members, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, and Hattas Studios to refurbish this Valley treasure. The restoration work included the application of an anti-graffiti coating to deter future vandalism. Blumenfield was thrilled that the art panels had been restored for future generations to enjoy and was deeply grateful to the community members who brought attention to the issue and served as a driving force behind the project.

Councilmember Blumenfield was honored to recognize the 2024 National Academic Decathlon Champions from El Camino Real Charter High School. The champions, Head Coach Stephanie Franklin, and Board President Brad Wright visited City Hall and celebrated their record of 10 national titles, the most of any school. El Camino competed against 59 other schools across the country in a competition spanning 10 subjects, including art, economics, science, and math. 

Councilmember Blumenfield joined his colleagues, StreetsLA, Metro, and Tranzito-Vector, to celebrate the rollout of the City’s Street & Transit Amenities Program. The bus stop at Reseda and Victory in the 3rd District was one of the shelters completed as part of the program, which Blumenfield had been instrumental in pushing the City to establish. The program dramatically changed and expedited the way bus shelters were built and installed throughout the City. For many years, the City had failed to provide new bus shelters, and Blumenfield pushed for this project to be completed so transit riders would no longer have to wait in the sun and rain.

During the summer, the community enjoyed free, family friendly live music events and movie nights at Warner Center Park. Councilmember Blumenfield was a proud supporter of both the Movies and Concerts at the Park and was grateful to the Valley Cultural Foundation for bringing the community together through these events. The annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza was a highlight of the summer series, drawing many residents from across the district to enjoy the dazzling fireworks display in the night sky.

During a summer heatwave, Councilmember Blumenfield and his homeless outreach team offered services and distributed water to the unhoused community. He expressed gratitude to Hope the Mission outreach workers for being in the field, assessing the needs of unsheltered individuals, and offering them the necessary services.

In response to high-profile home burglaries in the hillside communities of the San Fernando Valley, Councilmembers Blumenfield and Raman hosted a virtual meeting with senior officials from the Los Angeles Police Department to discuss the measures being taken to keep the community safe and share tips on how residents could help prevent burglaries at their homes. Blumenfield worked closely with LAPD leadership to ensure resources were allocated where they were most needed to address and prevent these burglaries.

Councilmember Blumenfield joined City officials, local leaders and residents for the groundbreaking of what will become Caballero Creek Park. Located just south of Victory Blvd. on Lindley Ave, this site will convert a 1.5-acre underutilized lot into a multiple-benefit park right at the convergence of the Los Angeles River and Caballero Creek in Tarzana. It will be the first self-sustaining park in Los Angeles- capturing water on-site and off-site, cleaning it with solar energy, and using it to nourish the plants at the park. Team Blumenfield conceived this idea a few years ago and we have secured seven different funding sources and cut through significant red tape to get shovels in the ground. Caballero Creek Park is set to open Spring 2025.

Councilmember Blumenfield joined the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and LA Family Housing to celebrate the opening of 51 new units of permanent supportive housing at Canoga Park Place. These PSH units are vital to addressing homelessness and were designed to support individuals struggling on the margins in Los Angeles. Unlike shelters or temporary housing, PSH projects provide stable housing paired with critical services for those in need.

In September, Councilmember Blumenfield was honored to take on the role of Council President Pro Tempore, while Marqueece Harris-Dawson assumed the position of Council President. During a year marked by numerous challenges, the City relied on a combination of bold vision and institutional memory to make progress on critical issues facing Los Angeles and to navigate the storms that lay ahead.

Councilmember Blumenfield congratulated the 72 entrepreneur graduates of the West Valley BusinessSource Center Entrepreneurship Training Program. Blumenfield partnered with the BusinessSource Center to offer a free six-week course which has given local entrepreneurs training in business principles including planning, marketing, accounting, and access to capital.

Councilmember Blumenfield joined Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky for the unveiling of Freedom Life Square, a tribute to the life of Mahsa Amini and the ongoing fight for women’s rights. Earlier in the year, following a suggestion from Persian community leader John Ardalan, Blumenfield introduced a resolution to declare September 16, 2024, as “Mahsa Amini Day” in the City of Los Angeles. These actions underscored the City’s commitment to upholding justice, equality, and human rights for all.

Councilmember Blumenfield was joined by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Commission President Richard Katz, Los Angeles Department of Aging General Manager Jaime Pacheco-Orozco, and ONEgeneration President/CEO Jenna Hauss to give away 400 AC units to local seniors. As heat waves become more frequent and intense, it is imperative to protect our most vulnerable residents by providing the tools and resources to combat extreme heat.

Councilmember Blumenfield joined thousands across the City of Los Angeles to celebrate the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees, their 8th championship and first since 2020. 

Councilmember Blumenfield joined the community at the 24th Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Festival in Canoga Park to celebrate and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. This local event, which began 24 years ago, has grown tremendously over the years, bringing the community together for a day of fun and remembrance. This year’s celebration featured an art pavilion, a classic car show, altars, music, performances, and much more.

The City Council approved the confirmation of Jim McDonnell as the new Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. With an unmatched depth of experience in LAPD and the region, Chief McDonnell understands the needs of the Valley and he and Councilmember Blumenfield share priorities on how to tackle critical issues like property crimes, street racing and catalytic converter theft, as well as retention and hiring concerns. Blumenfield looks forward to partnering with Chief McDonnell to make the Valley, and all of Los Angeles, a safer place while building bridges and trust between the community and law enforcement.

Over the last several years, under the leadership of Pastor Kathy Huck, About My Father’s Business (AMFB) has hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for unhoused community members. Pastor Huck had developed a close friendship with the Councilmember and then District Director Michael Owens, who sadly passed away in 2023. In honor of their friendship and Michael’s kind heart for giving to those who needed it most, AMFB hosted "Michael’s Meal - A Thanksgiving Feast in Michael’s Memory," where guests were able to enjoy a delicious meal.

At Councilmember Blumenfield’s urging, CicLAvia closed out the year in the West San Fernando Valley. Thousands of Angelenos and furry friends walked, jogged, cycled, skated, and enjoyed 5 car free miles along Sherman Way in the communities of Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda.

With the donations collected at Blumenfield's Toy and Collection Drive, generous West Valley residents prevented neighbors and families from going without food, toys, and warm clothing this holiday season. Blumenfield distributed goods to NEW Economics for Women, Haven Hills, Kids Cancer Connection, Child Development Institute, and several more nonprofits in the West Valley.