01 Oct Barger lauds responsible county budget prioritizing child services, public safety and mental health care

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that the Board of Supervisors approved a $36.1 billion final budget that places a strong emphasis on critical issues affecting county residents. “In addition to a $600 million Rainy Day fund, which will be held in...

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24 Sep County approves Barger’s effort to preserve Hidden Creek property near Aliso Canyon as open space

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY- The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an initiative by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that directs the County’s Chief Executive Officer and Parks and Recreation Department to join ongoing discussions to preserve the Hidden Creek property as permanent open space. “We have a great...

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11 Sep Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Approves Funds for Marshall Canyon irrigation and repairs

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced approval to proceed with the Marshall Canyon Golf Course Irrigation and Parking Lot Repairs Project in La Verne. The existing Marshall Canyon Golf Course irrigation system is more than 50 years old and has outlived its use....

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11 Sep Improvements slated for Farnsworth Park

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced approval for $2,729,000 to fund an improvement project for Farnsworth Park in Altadena. “Farnsworth Park is an iconic recreational and cultural resource for our residents in Altadena,” Supervisor Barger said. “These improvements will enhance the facility...

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10 Sep Board approves Barger’s initiative to examine treatment intervention for homeless with mental illness

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Mark Ridley-Thomas directing the Department of Mental Health to work with County Counsel and other departments to explore the county’s ability to provide treatment to homeless individuals with...

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10 Sep Innovation Fund will equip local cities with resources to combat homelessness

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis to allocate $6 million to equip cities with tools to implement plans to combat homelessness. “Solutions to combating homelessness require the county to work closely with...

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13 Aug Barger opposes scrapping jail plan

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Supervisor Calls Action “A Step Backwards for Public Safety and Treating Mental Illness” LOS ANGELES COUNTY – In casting the lone dissenting vote against a motion to scrap the design-build contract for a state-of-the-art jail, Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the action was a step...

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06 Aug County adopts socially conscious animal sheltering strategy

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – In a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the Board of Supervisors approved a directive to the Department of Animal Care and Control to report back in 90 days with updates on its adoption of socially conscious animal sheltering operating practices. The...

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25 Jul Metro Board approves Barger’s motion to improve Antelope Valley Line Metrolink Service

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To address operational challenges and enhance the potential of Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line, the Metro Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion Thursday by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Directors Najarian, Krekorian, and Solis to fund projects that will lead to more...

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23 Jul Barger proposes solutions to improve social work personnel needs in the Antelope Valley

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To ensure the Antelope Valley Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offices have the resources necessary to better serve the region, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to identify solutions for staffing challenges. “These much-needed...

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