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Public commenters press council on housing, street lighting and small-business relief after fires
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 18 Los Angeles City Council meeting, residents and nonprofit representatives urged action on affordable housing vacancies, more street lighting for safety, and support for small businesses impacted by recent fires.
During the public-comment period of the Los Angeles City Council’s Feb. 18 meeting, residents and nonprofit representatives raised housing affordability and vacancy concerns, urged more street lighting for safety, and asked the council to back an ordinance aimed at assisting small businesses affected by recent fires.
Speakers referenced multiple topics that intersected with agenda items open for comment. Mónica Mejía identified herself as president of the East Sodim Community Corporation and said the organization manages multifamily affordable housing in the Valley and East Los Angeles; she told the council the organization currently has 15 vacant units that have been vacant for approximately six months and…
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