LA-32
Neighborhood Council
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:
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Candidate Filing Opens: 12/12/2020
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Candidate Filing Closes: 1/26/2021
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Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Opens: 2/12/2021
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Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Closes: 4/6/2021
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Election Day: 4/13/2021
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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
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:
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Candidate Filing Opens: 12/12/2020
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Candidate Filing Closes: 1/26/2021
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Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Opens: 2/12/2021
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Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Closes: 4/6/2021
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Election Day: 4/13/2021
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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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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST
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MEETINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED ONLINE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
LA-32 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH 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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CLICK HERE TO JOIN MEETING MARCH 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.