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Council proclaims April 9 ‘LA’s Best Day,’ highlights program serving 17,000 children
Summary
Councilmembers recognized LA’s Best, the citywide expanded-learning program founded in 1988, and adopted a resolution declaring April 9, 2025, LA’s Best Day; speakers emphasized the program’s reach, free services, and role supporting working families.
The Los Angeles City Council on April 4 adopted a resolution recognizing Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as LA’s Best Day and highlighted the citywide after-school program’s work serving elementary school children in economically distressed neighborhoods.
Councilmember Eunice Hernandez led the presentation and said LA’s Best is “a lifeline for working families” and noted the program’s history dating to Mayor Tom Bradley. Michelle Broadnax, president and CEO of LA’s Best, told the council the program serves approximately 17,000 elementary students daily, provides no-cost after-school programming, and operates in every council district through partnerships with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the private sector.
Principal Lucy Hunt of Monte Vista Street Elementary described the program’s daily role at her school, saying parents can drop students off at 7:30 a.m. and pick them up as late as 6 p.m., and praised LA’s Best for homework support, enrichment activities and improving attendance. A parent, Maria Rios, and students Ruby Gonzalez and Seda E. Torres spoke about academic support, field trips, sports and clubs; Ruby said LA’s Best helped her confidence and keep her safe while her parents worked.
Broadnax requested continued support and said LA’s Best also now offers before-school programs at 13 schools. The resolution in the council chamber declared City Hall would be lit to honor the program on April 9 and formally recognized the organization’s contributions; councilmembers presented a ceremonial certificate.
The council did not vote on new city funding during the presentation. Speakers urged continued prioritization of financial support to sustain LA’s Best’s no-cost services and to expand before-school options.
