The heat is on for the LA City Controller’s race on the November ballot. The LA Times endorsed Kenneth Mejia for the June primary but has not endorsed anyone for the general election in November. A former LA City Controller wrote against Mejia while other past Controllers have supported Paul Kortez. Below is information from endorsements for both candidates. By the way, what are the controller’s responsibilities? General supervision over the accounts of all officers and departments of the City, including the independent departments of Airports, Water and Power, and Harbor. Under the Charter all City payments must be approved by the City Controller.

Hydee Feldstein Soto and Faisal Gill are running for LA City Attorney in November. The city attorney’s office writes every municipal law, advises the City, defends the city in litigation, brings forth lawsuits on behalf of the people, and prosecutes misdemeanor crimes.

Los Angeles is a big City. The South Park community is relatively small.  You actually have influence in the area you chose to live. Your voice and actions can be a meaningful component in shaping its future.

Important dates:

• Last day to register to vote is October 24. www.registertovote.ca.gov or check to see if you are registered to vote at www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov .

• Last day to change address to current address is October 24 at www.registertovote.ca.gov.

Reasons why the Los Angeles Times endorsed Long Beach Police chief Robert Luna over incumbent Alex Villanueva:

Los Angeles will have a new mayor after the November 8 General Election. Current mayor Eric Garcetti is termed out. Karen Bass with 43.2% of the vote and Rick Caruso with 36% of the vote in June vie for a majority in the November election.

With 73% of the Primary Election counted, only 392 votes were cast in the South Park precinct. Elected officials listen to neighborhoods that vote. South Park residents need to vote in the November election in order to have their needs and problems addressed by those who represent South Park. Get ready to vote on November 8, 2022.

All Californians – both individuals and businesses – are now required to separate food waste and “compostables” from their recyclables and garbage. The new regulation (AB 827) is being rolled out slowly, but by end of year 2024 the new law will have taken full effect. After that date, those violating the law will find themselves fined. Plan on adding a “compostables” container to your recyclable and garbage bins under your kitchen sink.

Is your address current? Your voice matters!

The deadline is May 23 to register for the June 7 election. Use this QR code below to register or to change your address or visit lavote.gov

Drag racing and e-scooters are two issues the Livability Committee of Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) has submitted requests for action to Council Districts 14 and 9 and LADOT. As one of the Resident Directors representing South Park on DLANC, I chair the Livability Committee, which covers all topics pertaining to quality of life and the delivery of city services – including but not limited to public spaces, public safety, emergency preparedness, mobility, public works, beautification, and sustainability. In the first quarter of 2022, we’ve acted on issues that impact South Park.