2023 West Adams Neighborhood Council Elections

2023 West Adams Neighborhood Council Elections

Get involved in improving our neighborhood. The West Adams Neighborhood Council is holding elections for 2023. Voting will be hybrid, meaning In-Person and Vote-by-Mail.

Vote for your preferred candidate for our neighborhood council.

Candidates

  • See Who’s Running
  • Candidate ForumREGISTER HERE
    • Attend 4/4 or 4/6, 6:30-8:30 PM
      • 4/4: Cyprian Francis, Quintas Jett, Lyndon Marshall, Jace Dawson, Ben Winter, Brandon Molina, Patrick Sala, Kelester Jackson
      • 4/6: Tora Miller, Marcia Jones, Blacke Lynch, Harold Pichol, Shai Demus, Liese Gardner, Taura Doucet
    • Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex (aka Rancho Cienega Sports Complex)
    • 5001 Obama Blvd.
    • Los Angeles, CA 90016
    • Directions
    • Light refreshments will be served.
    • View Candidate Roster (PDF)

Vote-by-Mail

  • Request a ballot TODAY (deadline 4/3)
  • Vote-By-Mail ballots are only available by request for NC elections. Ballots are postage-paid and can be returned by mail or at the polls. All Ballots must be sealed and mailed or brought to Polling Place and dropped in Ballot Box by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

In-Person Voting

  • 4/22/23, 10AM – 5 PM
  • Vineyard Recreation Center
    • 2942 Vineyard Ave
    • Los Angeles, CA 90016
    • Directions
  • Vote in person or drop off your Vote-By-Mail ballots at your NC’s Election Day polls!

HELPFUL LINKS:

An Evening With African American Authors

An Evening With African American Authors

You are invited by Mayor Karen Bass and the Our Authors Study Club, Inc. to the City of Los Angeles African American Heritage Month virtual event on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Featured moderator: Niele Anderson

Authors:

  • Devyn Bakewell
  • Aaron Philip Clark
  • Kellye Garrett
  • Kevin Powell

Join the event online Feb. 21, 6:00-8:00 PM
Zoom link: zoomgov.com/j/1604351180
Meeting ID#: 160 435 1180
Passcode: 344341

Participants at African American Authors event on Feb. 21, 2023.

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Artist Betye Saar Documentary Screening at The Pico House

Artist Betye Saar Documentary Screening at The Pico House

An Invitation from Mayor Karen Bass, Our Authors Study Club, Inc., Show Biz Kidz Foundation, El Pueblo Historical Monument & El Pueblo Park Association to the screening of:

Betye Saar: Ready to be a Warrior
A documentary film by Angela Witherspoon

Where: the Pico House
A Historical Building of Los Angeles
430 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

When: Thursday, February 16, 2023

  • 6:00 pm – Doors, Photo Opp, Reception
  • 7:00 pm – Special Presentation Screening
  • 8:00 pm – Q & A Panel

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2023 African American Heritage Month Worship Service

2023 African American Heritage Month Worship Service

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Pastor “J” Edgar Boyd invite you to the 2023 African American Heritage Month Worship Service.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

First African Methodist Episcopal Church
2270 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, Senior Pastor

FEATURING:

  • Fame Freedom Mass Choir, Directors Larry Dennis and Charles Lemle
  • Special Guest Performance by Gospel Vocalist Elaine Gibbs.

Also available to watch virtually: www.famechurchla.org

KN95 Masks with Proof of COVID vaccination or Negative COVID test within 72 hours.

For more information, contact (213) 978-0254 | Mike Davis, Chair, AAHM Celebration or (323) 735-1251, Charlene Cyrus, First AME Church.

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CA State Legislation – New Laws of Interest for Motorists and Bicyclists

CA State Legislation – New Laws of Interest for Motorists and Bicyclists

Good Morning Neighbors and Friends,

In 2022, the California State Legislature approved several new laws of interest to motorists, and bicyclists. A copy of each new law can be obtained at the California Legislative Information website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/

Street Racing and “Sideshows” – AB-2000 Motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed: off street parking facilities.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/

Catalytic Converter Thefts: AB-1740 Catalytic Converters – address the growing problem of catalytic converter thefts.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1740

Driver Assistance Systems: SB-1398 Vehicles: consumer notices – prohibits a manufacturer or dealer from deceptively marketing driving the vehicle to function as an autonomous vehicle when it doesn’t.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1398

Traffic and Pedestrian Stops:

  • AB-2357 Requires the DOJ to develop a video demonstrating the proper conduct by officer and an individual during a traffic stop. The video will be posted on the DMV website and include driver’s education course.
  • AB-2773 Beginning Jan 1, 2024 will require an officer who is making a traffic or pedestrian stop to state the reason for the stop prior to asking investigatory questions, unless the officer reasonably believes that withholding the information is necessary to protect life or property from imminent threat.
  • AB-2147 Prohibits an officer from stopping a pedestrian for jaywalking, unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a crash occurring.

Bicycles – AB-1909 Modified several rules and restrictions relating to bicycles including the following:

    • Eliminates the statewide ban of Class 3 electric bicycles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail.
    • Eliminates a local authority’s ability to ban electric bicycles on bike paths.
    • Allows the Dept. of Parks and Recreation to prohibit the operation of any class of electric bicycle on any bicycle path or trail within the department’s jurisdiction.
    • Requires a motor vehicle, when overtaking or passing a bicycle heading in the same direction, to move over a lane of traffic when possible. This change mimics the requirement for vehicles to move over a lane when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, including tow trucks, that is displaying flashing lights (the law known as “Slow down, move over”).
    Bicyclist riding in bike lane
    Real ID’s for Seniors

    Real ID’s for Seniors

    Are you a senior applying for a Real ID Driver’s License or State ID card?

    Councilwoman Heather Hutt of L.A.’s 10th District invites you to apply:

    Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
    Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Where: Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex
    5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

    All you need is:

    • Proof of identity
    • Social security number
    • Two documents that prove you live in California

    Seniors 62 years of age or older are eligible for a no-fee senior citizen ID card.

    RSVP: 323-733-8258

    Walk-ins are welcome. On-site testing is available.

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