Supervisor Mourns the Loss of Officer Boyer and Expresses Concern for Law Enforcement Facing Extraordinary Challenges Post-AB 109 and Props. 47/57 In the wake of the shooting death of Officer Keith Boyer, a 27-year veteran of the Whittier Police Department, a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger,...
In consultation with County Departments of Public Works, Sheriff and Fire, Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that evacuations orders have been given for the City of Duarte due to the current forecast of rain and potential mudflow. “We are currently working 24/7 in the city...
At the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will introduce a motion directing county agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine any potential threats to public safety in the county’s system of dams, spillways and other water collection and diversion assets. ...
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...