The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Kathryn Barger to begin the transformation of County flood control channels, washes and creeks in the San Gabriel Valley into bikeable, walkable, and pedestrian-friendly networks. Dubbed the “San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network,”...
Los Angeles Daily News Re: “State must not siphon off developmental services funding” (Editorial, May 9) Posted: 5/14/2017 Your editorial was right about the need to prevent Sacramento from siphoning funds away from services for the developmentally disabled. I applaud Assemblyman Tom Lackey and the authors of ACR77, who...
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has hosted the State of the County Luncheon for 9 years, but this was Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s inaugural address. Supervisor Barger’s remarks focused on homelessness and mental health, public safety, economic development, and transportation and infrastructure. It also...
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Shelia Kuehl to support Assembly Bill 279 (D-Holden) which seeks to remedy a critical funding issue for the developmentally disabled local service providers that are at great risk of closing down. AB...
In a motion before the Board tomorrow, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will ask her colleagues to send a 5-signature letter to President Trump asking him to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide. Co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, the motion asks for a letter to the County’s congressional...
In a motion before the Board tomorrow, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will ask her colleagues to approve a $10,000 reward in exchange for any information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person or persons whose willful misconduct led to the concealment or kidnapping of...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Board of Supervisors marked the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by proclaiming a Day of Remembrance for one of the darkest chapters in human history. “The month of April and the celebration of the Armenian culture culminates in our Day...
During her first budget hearing, Supervisor Kathryn Barger praised Chief Executive Officer Sachi Hamai for developing the 2017-2018 Proposed Budget. “I would like to commend the CEO for developing this proposed budget which represents a balanced strategy that funds vital programs and services while remaining...
Supervisor Barger recently attended the 9th annual fundraiser for Mentoring and Partnership for Youth Development, a fantastic community organization that provides mentoring, support, and and academic assistance for young men at John Muir High School. Over fifteen years,this organization has successfully served over 3,500 students...
Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl participated in a panel hosted by the Mount St. Mary's University Center for the Advancement of Women about what it takes for women to run for office and govern. The program focused on the election process and provides opportunities for women...