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...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger attended Glendora Police Auxiliary's Volunteer Service Awards to offer her gratitude to a group of 25 dedicated volunteers who patrol the streets and respond to non-threatening calls, allowing sworn officers to respond quicker to urgent calls. Last year, these volunteers donated 5,773...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger participated in a panel discussing "finding common ground in uncertain times," focusing on problem solving and alliance building in an uncertain political environment. She was joined by fellow panelists Bill Allen, Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation,...
A motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors, directs county agencies to investigate and report back with recommendations on ways the County can expand treatment opportunities to a larger population of homeless mentally ill. “Within the County’s chronically homeless population, there...
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn to proclaim the month of April as "Armenian History Month" in Los Angeles County. According to the 2011 American Community Survey, an estimated 214,618 Armenians live within the Los Angeles County region. ...
On March 25, the Pasadena League of Women Voters hosted a county convention to discuss issues critical to the residents of Los Angeles County. Supervisor Kathryn Barger addressed the convention, speaking about the County's "Women and Girls Initiative," homelessness, mental health services, improving outcomes for foster...
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a dedicated busway connecting the Metro Red Line station in North Hollywood to the Gold Line Del Mar station in Pasadena. The MTA will begin studying two options, a rapid transit busway along major city streets in Pasadena,...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognized the Joe Walker Middle School "Science Jets" Robotics Team for winning the Los Angeles Regional Championship First Lego Competition. Teams are judged on theme, the robot's ability to complete tasks, and the team's dedication to teamwork, respect for others, and sportsmanship. Joe...