How Will L.A.’s Next Mayor Shape Affordable Housing and Homelessness Policies?
The mayoral race in Los Angeles 2022 presents an important change in leadership that will impact the number one issue that voters have addressed: our homelessness and affordable housing crisis. This issue is at the top of the mind for a majority of Angelenos, and we want to see our local government act like it’s our most pressing crisis. SCANPH and Housing for a Stronger LA are convening a Mayoral Candidates Forum to engage in a dialogue with the candidates and to hear about their plans to ensure that every resident has a decent, safe, sustainable and affordable place to live.
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Venue: Colburn School, Zipper Hall
200 Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Housers, let’s show the next mayor that the affordable housing community is a strong coalition that can’t be ignored, so we hope you’ll turn out and make our voices heard.
Featured Host Speaker and Emcee: Emily Martiniuk, Residents United Network (NUA) Advocate and Housing California’s 2019 Housing Advocate of the Year; LA Family Housing Resident
Confirmed Candidates
Rep. Karen Bass
City Attorney Mike Feuer
City Councilmember Joe Buscaino
Businessman Ramit Varma
*Candidates Rick Caruso and Kevin de Leon declined to participate.
Zipper Hall, 200 Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Pandemic Guidelines: Masks required; vaccination status checks for all attendees. Parking: Several parking lots are within a two-block radius; civic center metro station is a short walk away.
Place: Westside Neighborhood Park, 3085 Clyde Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016
A neighborhood celebration and guided slow-roll bike ride on our newly-added bike lanes along ADAMS BLVD (between Fairfax & Crenshaw – a ‘lil under 5-miles)! Our community partners will also be joining us to share more information on the LADOT Adams Blvd Safety Project, mobility safety tips, upcoming community mobility efforts & events!
Please RSPV here so we can get a count on who will be rollin’ with us!
A Series of Engagement Gatherings Around the Adams Blvd. Safety Project
APRIL 16 – SHORT DOC SCREENING & COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
Community short doc screening of two local narratives: Walk the Blvd & Biking While Black, followed by a community conversation with participating doc casts and community on the topics of the Adams Blvd Safety Project and Black Lives on Bikes.
FIRST+MAIN FILMS WINNER OF THE – 2021 BETTER CITIES FILM FESTIVAL
BEST BICYCLE FILM – Biking While Black
PM / Location still to be determined / Flyer To Come
APRIL 24 – MEMORIAL WALK & COMMUNITY HEALING SESSION
The Community Memorial Walk will acknowledge the high number of crashes that have killed or severely injured people on the Adams Corridor due to hit and runs or traffic violence. The neighborhood gathering will conclude by acknowledging that “we” as a community must also thrive to make spaces for healing.
11 am / Location still to be determined / Flyer To Come
MAY 14 – FAMILY & KIDS DAY OF ENGAGEMENT
Safe routes to school, outdoor recreation, and green spaces – this day of engagement will move forward exploring ways we can continue to advocate for community-friendly streets for our youth and elders to reach their schools, parks, work, and more.
11 am / Location still to be determined / Flyer To Come
Many restaurants offer senior discounts, but don’t advertise it. The best advice we can give is to always ask. The worst they can say is no. The best thing that can happen? Savings! Here is a list of national chains we know offer discounts to senior citizens. There are a few tricks you need to know. So read through this list thoroughly or better yet, print it out. You never know when it may come in handy. Again, wherever you go to eat, always ask. Bon appetit!
Applebee’s gives a 10% discount (reduced from 15%) to seniors age 60 and over who have the Applebee’s Golden Apple Card.
Arby’s gives 10% off for ages 55+.
Back Yard Burgers has a 10% senior discount for your order at participating locations, reasonably certain the age is 55 and over.
Burger King has a 10% discount for ages 60+, and additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks. As of Oct. 2015, though, Burger King may be like Denny’s, i.e., some stores give discounts and some don’t.
Chili’s is 10% off for ages 55+.
Denny’s gives 10% off for age 55+. They will make it 20% off if you are an AARP member. As of 2014, each franchise owner was making his/her own decisions regarding this, so your results may vary.
Dunkin’ Donuts does 10% off for ages 55+. Or a free donut (doughnut) when buying coffee.
IHOP is 10% off for ages 55+.
Jack in the Box has a 20% beverage discount for seniors age 55 and over. Though again, as of August 2013, the Jack-in-the-box discount may not be a sure thing.
KFC will give you a free small drink with a meal if you are 55+, although again, it’s reported some KFC’s will and some won’t.
Long John Silver’s has various discounts for 55+. Depends on location, so your results may vary.
McDonald’s has discounts on coffee and soft drinks for the 55+ crowd.
Outback Steakhouse has a 15% senior discount, age demarcation unknown.
Roy Rogers Restaurants gives a 10% discount for seniors, age demarcation unknown.
Deconstructing the Myths of South Los Angeles’ Fairfax/Adams and Crenshaw District
7:00-8:30 PM PST – Tuesday, February 22 & Thursday, February 24
Join our guests as they share their stories about what it was like growing up, people, places and events. What do you remember about our community? Attendees may share recollections at the end of the program.
Learn how to prevent bed bug infestations. UC IPM’s webinar will cover bed bug biology, identification, look-a-likes, dispersal behavior, and ways to avoid moving bed bugs. Presented by: Dr. Siavash Taravati, Area IPM Advisor in Southern California.
The Urban and Community IPM webinar series is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Please share widely with your friends, family, customers, clientele, and networks. Visit theUrban & Community IPM Webinar website for more information.
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