MEASURE H STRATEGY
The Board of Supervisors has called for a reassessment of the Measure H strategies to enable the Homeless Initiative to build on proven solutions, make necessary modifications, and develop new approaches. You can learn more about the process here: https://homeless.lacounty.gov/homeless-initiative-strategy-reassessment/. We have some concerns about the Measure H reassessment recommendations, so we’re firing up the LA:RISE advocacy machine. Our goal is to make sure that the Board and CEO’s office understand the critical role that employment services from employment social enterprises, workforce partners (AJCCs, WSCs, YSCs), and retention partners play in solving homelessness in LA County. LA:RISE is a proven solution! As a reminder, LA:RISE partners receive Measure H funding for both the City and County LA:RISE programs. This funding is critical to supporting your work and program services.
As part of the reassessment process, there is a community input process which is currently underway. We are requesting that you either attend a public meeting based on your SPA location to make a public comment or submit comments via the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5TiQbHsSB9-eli2DFmwunZSy4g0Yewb9e4y_UoHdjourv_A/viewform?embedded=true. Please make public comments or enter comments online by October 26, 2021.
LOS ANGELES COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All Council and Council Committee meetings are open to the public, with the exception of “closed session” meeting items. Members of the public may comment on agenda items either at Council Committee meetings or Council meetings. Meeting dates and agendas can be found on the Council Committee Meetings page and the Council Committee Meetings calendar. Committee assignments and members can be found here. REDF will provide updates and guidance regarding what meetings need to be represented by LA:RISE partners.
The following committees and meeting times are pertinent to the LA:RISE program:
- Economic Development and Jobs Committee (2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 3:30PM)
- Homelessness and Poverty Committee (2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:00AM)
- Budget and Finance Committee (2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00PM)
CITY AND COUNTY CONTACTS:
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
| Name | Contact Email | |
| District 1 | Supervisor Hilda Solis | firstdistrict@bos.lacounty.gov |
| District Director Antonio Chapa | achapa@bos.lacounty.gov | |
| District 2 | Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell | HollyJMitchell@bos.lacounty.gov |
| District Representative Lily Sofiani | lsofiani@bos.lacounty.gov | |
| District 3 | Supervisor Sheila Kuehl | sheila@bos.lacounty.gov |
| Homelessness Deputy Rachael Simon | rsimon@bos.lacounty.gov | |
| District 4 | Supervisor Janice Hahn | FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov |
| Field Deputy Ivan Sulic | ISulic@bos.lacounty.gov | |
| District 5 | Supervisor Kathryn Barger | kathryn@bos.lacounty.gov |
| Homelessness Deputy Tyler Cash | tcash@bos.lacounty.gov |
Los Angeles City Council
| Name | Contact Email | |
| District 1 | Councilmember Gil Cedillo | Gilbert.Cedillo@lacity.org |
| Senior Policy Deputy Mel Ilomin | Mel.Ilomin@lacity.org | |
| District 2 | Councilmember Paul Krekorian | councilmember.Krekorian@lacity.org |
| Senior Policy Deputy Aaron Ordower | aaron.ordower@lacity.org | |
| District 3 | Councilmember Bob Blumenfield | councilmember.blumenfield@lacity.org |
| Legislative Deputy Cecilia Castillo | cecilia.castillo@lacity.org | |
| District 4 | Councilmember Nithya Raman | contactCD4@lacity.org |
| Homeless Deputy Liz Oh | liz.oh@lacity.org | |
| District 5 | Councilmember Paul Koretz | paul.koretz@lacity.org |
| Policy and Legislative Consultant Jim Bickhart | james.bickhart@lacity.org | |
| District 6 | Councilmember Nury Martinez | councilmember.martinez@lacity.org |
| Chief Legislative Director Anna Hovaspian | anna.hovaspian@lacity.org | |
| District 7 | Councilmember Monica Rodriguez | councilmember.rodriguez@lacity.org |
| Legislative Director Felicia Orozco | felicia.orozco@lacity.org | |
| District 8 | Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson | councilmember.harris-dawson@lacity.org |
| Homelessness Policy Fellow Aden Binyam | aden.binyam@lacity.org | |
| District 9 | Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. | councilmember.price@lacity.org |
| Director of Policy Initiatives Marisa Alcaraz | marisa.alcaraz@lacity.org | |
| District 10 | Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas | councilmember.ridley-thomas@lacity.org |
| Senior Deputy for Homelessness and Housing Dhakshike Wickrema | dhakshike.wickrema@lacity.org | |
| District 11 | Councilmember Mike Bonin | councilmember.bonin@lacity.org |
| Legislative Director Elaina Houser | elaina.houser@lacity.org | |
| District 12 | Councilmember John Lee | councilmember.Lee@lacity.org |
| Legislative Director Grace Yao | grace.yao@lacity.org | |
| District 13 | Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell | councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org |
| Policy Director Christine Peters | christine.peters@lacity.org | |
| District 14 | Councilmember Kevin de León | councilmember.kevindeleon@lacity.org |
| Chief of Staff Jennifer Barraza | jennifer.barraza@lacity.org | |
| District 15 | Councilmember Joe Buscaino | councilmember.buscaino@lacity.org |
| Policy Director Dennis Gleason | dennis.gleason@lacity.org |
