WHAT'S NEW

Seniors can now schedule COVID-19 vaccines here

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LA-32 Letter Request for Noise Compliance Ordinance Enforcement at Al’s Auto Spa in El Sereno - Click Here

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Upcoming LA-32 Neighborhood Council Elections

Important dates for the 2021 elections are:

• Candidate Filing Opens: 12/12/2020

• Candidate Filing Closes: 1/26/2021

• Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Opens: 2/12/2021

• Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Closes: 4/6/2021

• Election Day: 4/13/2021

• Deadlines to Receive Mail-In Ballots (*Must be postmarked by election day) : 4/16/2021

More info at EmpowerLa.org/elections 

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Johnny Gurski, Ester Petschar, Dr. Tom Williams, Cynthia Sandoval, Karen Aceves, Mark Fuentes, and the Testing Team Host

UPDATES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021

LA-32 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 6PM

LA-32 Letter Request for Noise Compliance Ordinance Enforcement at Al’s Auto Spa in El Sereno - Click Here

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65 or Older? You can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination with Los Angeles County - here

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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - Click Here

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2021 LA-32 elections:

• Candidate Filing Opens: 12/12/2020

• Candidate Filing Closes: 1/26/2021

• Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Opens: 2/12/2021

• Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Closes: 4/6/2021

• Election Day: 4/13/2021

• Deadlines to Receive Mail-In Ballots (*Must be postmarked by election day) : 4/16/2021

More info at EmpowerLa.org/elections

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MEETINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED ONLINE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

 ALL MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC MEETINGS

 HELD ONLINE.

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[FEBRUARY 25 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA]

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN MEETING FEBRUARY 25 AT 6PM

THE LA-32 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETS REGULARLY ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6 PM BUT YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME. 

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[FEBRUARY 3  AGENDA]

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN MEETING FEBRUARY 3 AT 6PM

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PAST MEETING MINUTES - 01/08/20

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PAST MEETING MINUTES - 09/02/20

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Who is LA-32?

LA-32 Neighborhood Council Board of Directors 2019 - 2021

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Sylvia Cruz, President

Johnny Gurski, Vice President

Brian Mico, Treasurer

Cynthia Sandoval, Corresponding Secretary

David Chacon, Recording Secretary

Anthony Lopez, West Region Director

Jose Medina, West Region Director

Karen Aceves, East Region Director

Jorge Garcia, East Region Director

Peter Knightlinger, North Region Director

Tom Williams, North Region Director

Erika Crenshaw, South Region Director

James Marin, South Region Director

Ester Petschar, At-Large Community Organization Director

Carmen Tata, At-Large Regional Director

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LA-32 is one of many neighborhood councils certified by the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. 

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The LA-32 Council bylaws are available here.

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Draft of recommended amendments to bylaws: draft bylaws are available here.

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Committees

The Board's Committees meet to report, discuss and receive public comment on issues relevant to each focus area. Committees do not take action on behalf of the Board, but may bring recommendations to the Board for consideration. Committees have recently been appointed for this board term. Meeting schedules have not yet been set.
Check back in the future for more information.

EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE

Comprised of the Board's Officers: 

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Sylvia Cruz

Johnny Gurski

Brian Mico

Cynthia Sandoval

David Chacon

ARTS & CULTURE
COMMITTEE

Prepares for the Board reports & recommendations regarding arts & culture related events and projects, and develops projects for the Board to pursue.

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Cynthia Sandoval, Chair

Ester Petschar

Jose Medina

BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE

Engages with projects related to the physical beautification of our community.

Peter Knightlinger, Chair

Jose Medina

[vacant]

BUDGET & FINANCE
COMMITTEE

Handles all budget, expenditure and financial matters.

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Brian Mico, Chair

Cynthia Sandoval

Yolanda Garcia

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

COMMITEE

Works with the City, businesses and organizations to aid as liaison between business and city monetary concerns.

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[vacant], Chair

Cynthia Sandoval

BYLAWS
COMMITTEE

Enforces the LA-32 NC bylaws, and recommends amendments. Serves as a resources in interpreting the bylaws.

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Jorge Garcia, Chair

David Chacon

Marleen Fonseca

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

COMMITTEE

Works in cooperation with all other committees to achieve outreach goals, devises methods to increase stakeholder participation and attendance.

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Cynthia Sandoval, Chair

[vacant]

[vacant]

EDUCATION

COMMITTEE

Acts as the Board liaison to any educational entity within the LA32 boundaries. 

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New Chair Appointed

Allison Mattheis

Anita Besharat

ENVIRONMENTAL
GREEN COMMITTEE

Promotes issues concerning the environment and the importance of healthy living choices, encourages policies the sustain and improve the environment.

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Peter Knightlinger, Chair

[vacant]

Tom Williams

INVENTORY
COMMITTEE

Conducts quarterly audits of all Board inventory, submits reports at regular Board meetings (March, June, Sept. Dec.)

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Sylvia Cruz, Chair

Johnny Gurski

Cynthia Sandoval

LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT

Prepares for the Board reports & recommendations on land use and economic development projects in the area; invites officials for public discussion.

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Jorge Garcia, Chair

[vacant]

Brian Mico

PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE

Works with Community Emergency Response Team, Fire and Police Departments and other local public safety agencies or organizations to address public safety concerns in the area.

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Johnny Gurski, Chair

Tom Williams

Anthony Manzano

SPORTS & REC
COMMITTEE

Plans and carries out functions involving our parks, including sporting activities.

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[vacant], Chair

[vacant]

[vacant]

Where is LA-32?

Click here to see the boundary map for the four regions of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council.