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Council approves continued funding for Skid Row 'Refresh Spot' that provides showers, restrooms and laundry
Summary
Councilmember Jurado said the Skid Row Refresh Spot provides 24/7 restrooms, showers, laundry and supportive services; the council approved continued funding by recorded vote.
Councilmember Jurado presented item 6 on Jan. 22, 2025, asking the Los Angeles City Council to continue funding for the Skid Row Refresh Spot, a community-driven service offering round-the-clock restroom, shower, laundry and supportive services to residents in the Skid Row neighborhood. "This is an item to continue funding for the Skid Row refresh spot, which is a community driven project that provides the Skid Row community access to a restroom, shower, laundry, and supportive services like phone charging, which is crucial for our homelessness community," Jurado said.
Jurado said the site includes safe passage for guests and affirmed that Skid Row is a neighborhood deserving of city services, including public restrooms. After no further speakers queued for the item, the council opened the roll and the clerk recorded 15 ayes.
Ending: The vote continues funding for the Skid Row Refresh Spot and directs the responsible departments to proceed with contracted services as funded.
