We have reached over 600 signatures!
Thank you all for supporting our campaign to reallocate $3.2 million from the LA County Sheriff’s Department into West Hollywood’s social services’ budget. Be sure to save the date for upcoming events:
Monday, June 20th at 6:00 pm - WeHo City Budget Community discussion
- City staff will present the recommended budget for the two upcoming fiscal years. The meeting is free and open to the public
- Sign in and make public comments! Talking points: jlanow.org/WeHoComment
- Login: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87179250847 (Meeting ID: 871 7925 0847).
Wednesday, June 23rd - Public comment is open for the June 27th City Council Meeting
- Submit written public comment to WeHo City Council’s Meeting where they will discuss the final budget and WeHo’s contract with LASD
- Written public comment should be submitted by June 27th at 2:00 pm
For updated social media links and the public comment toolkit, visit: jlaorg.now/WeHoPosts
Monday, June 27th at 6:00 pm - WeHo City Council Budget Decision Meeting
- WeHo City Council will discuss the final budget allocation to the LASD.
Be sure to dial in or attend in person for public comment! Instructions will be sent on the 23rd.
We have an unprecedented opportunity to challenge the model of contract cities, which are #PayingMoreforLess for LASD’s service. To read more on this issue, see a recent article in The Knock: https://knock-la.com/weho-lasd-budget-increase/
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