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Council directs city attorney to draft neighborhood‑council ordinances after broad public support
Summary
After extensive public comment in favor of neighborhood councils, the council agreed to move the neighborhood empowerment element forward, asked the city attorney to draft implementing ordinances in line with charter language, and referred funding and implementation questions to appropriate committees.
The Los Angeles City Council on March 23 debated the structure and implementation of neighborhood councils and instructed the city attorney to draft ordinances to implement the approach reflected in the proposed charter amendments.
Public testimony from dozens of residents and civic organizations emphasized neighborhood empowerment and local involvement. Diana Dixon Davis, speaking for the Northwest Valley PTA (30‑first District), said her group of 22 schools unanimously favored keeping open space and urged minimal…
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