On Thursday, Supervisor Barger attended the Altadena Chamber of Commerce's Power Breakfast. Barger discussed numerous issues that are facing the Altadena community, including homelessness, mental health, and public safety. “I, and we, have challenges because I am an extension of everyone in this room. I’m...
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the motion co-coauthored by Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Ridley-Thomas to identify how the County can improve educational outcomes for foster youth by keeping them in their school of origin when it is in their best interest. Nearly 40% of...
On Tuesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger's motion to ban the cultivation, manufacture, processing, testing, transportation, and retail sale of medical and non-medical marijuana in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. This motion will serve as a...
On Thursday, February 2, Supervisor Kathryn Barger attended a board meeting for the Keppel Union School District in the Antelope Valley. Barger met with students, faculty, and families and discussed issues that are currently facing Antelope Valley communities, including homelessness and mental health....
Supervisor Kathryn Barger attended the Aliso Canyon Public Hearing on February 1 to represent the concerns of the community. Barger spoke out against re-injection of gas into the storage facility until the root cause and long-term health effects of the massive gas leak are identified...
On Wednesday, February 1, Supervisor Kathryn Barger led her first Antelope Valley Transportation Summit. She was joined by leaders from the Antelope Valley community, including Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford, Lancaster Vice Mayor Marv Crist, and Lancaster City Councilmember Angela Underwood-Jacobs. The summit is a regularly held...
On Friday, January 27, Supervisor Barger addressed WTS Los Angeles about ways to increase opportunities for women in transportation. She discussed her commitment to working with women-owned businesses to capitalize on Measure M to help ease congestion and improve transit in Los Angeles County. Founded in...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger and L.A. City Councilmember Mitchell Englander Support State Legislation Halting Reinjection Plans LOS ANGELES –Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitchell Englander have each submitted motions before their respective legislative bodies endorsing Senate Bill 146 by State...
On Sunday, January 22, heavy rainfall triggered an evacuation order for the communities of Duarte and Iron Canyon in the Santa Clarita Valley. Supervisor Kathryn Barger visited the evacuation center in Duarte where she met with families that were forced from their homes by the...
With heavy rain forecast, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has been activated to "24/7 Storm Patrol Status" for the duration of the coming storms. We are coordinating storm preparation efforts with the Los Angeles County CEO, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los...