Shine LA kickoff in North Hollywood honors Tom LaBonge with day of service
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Council member Adream Nazarian and Mayor Karen Bass joined volunteers and nonprofits at the Shine LA North Hollywood kickoff, billed as a citywide cleanup and a tribute to former council member Tom LaBonge.
Council member Adream Nazarian and Mayor Karen Bass joined residents, nonprofits and city departments to kick off Shine LA in North Hollywood, a series of cleanup and beautification events ahead of major forthcoming world events and in tribute to former council member Tom LaBonge.
“Today, we had the kickoff of Shine LA in North Hollywood, and it's gonna be going throughout the Eastern San Fernando Valley,” Council member Adream Nazarian said, noting participation from Rec and Parks, Public Works and Community Beautification.
Speakers framed the series both as preparation for events and as a community‑building effort. The occasion also included “Tom LaBonge day of service,” a remembrance of the late council member’s emphasis on citywide civic connection. A family member described LaBonge’s outreach across district boundaries and said the family was honored that the day continues in his memory.
City staff and speakers promoted community pride and emphasized partnerships among departments and nonprofit groups to maintain parks and public spaces. No legislative actions or funding decisions were reported during the kickoff.
