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Public commenters press council on LAX living-wage, immigrant legal services, pantry reopening and eviction funds
Summary
Multiple members of the public used the March 26 public-comment period to press the council for action on a living-wage vote for LAX workers, expanded immigrant legal services, reopening of a neighborhood food pantry and approval of additional eviction-related funds.
During the meeting’s public-comment period speakers raised several recurring concerns: passage of a living-wage ordinance for airport workers at LAX; increased legal and outreach services for immigrants; reopening a neighborhood pantry and support for displaced restaurant employees; and additional funding for homelessness and eviction-related services.
Maria Vázquez, a worker at LAX who identified herself as a SEIU member, urged the council to approve the living-wage ordinance for airport workers. She said she works multiple jobs at LAX and that higher wages would improve health insurance and financial security for airport workers.
Armando Muñoz, who said he has worked at LAX for…
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