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SUMMARY:Budget Day
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in learning more about the Los Angeles City Budget. All City services and issues come down to budget. \nThe event starts at 9:00 a.m. and we invite you to join us for complimentary breakfast and networking starting at 7:30. \nThis year’s in-person Budget Day will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall with a Plenary Session consisting of keynote speakers and a panel discussion on the current state of the City budget. \nWe present a powerhouse lineup including Mayor Karen Bass (invited)\, City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson (invited)\, Budget and Finance Chair Katy Yaroslavsky (confirmed)\, City Adminstrative Officer Matt Szabo (confirmed)\, Los Angeles local government and politics reporter Liz Chou (confirmed)\, Council District 3 Bob Blumenfield (confirmed)\, former Chief Deputy Controller Rick Cole (confirmed)\, and Assistant City Administrative Officer Ben Ceja (invited). \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/budget-day-8/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:EmpowerLA is excited to announce that registration for the 2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference is now open!\n\n\nOn Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, EmpowerLA will host 100 young people between the ages of 14 and 17 from across Los Angeles at Los Angeles City Hall to participate in a one-day event focused on civic engagement\, leadership development\, and local government. \nConference attendees will dive into the role the Neighborhood Council system plays in grassroots local democracy\, attend learning sessions on ways to be civically engaged in the community\, network with like-minded young leaders\, engage with City leaders\, and so much more! \nThis year’s conference attendees will be selected through a random lottery – registration does not guarantee admission. Registration closes on Friday\, April 24\, 2026.
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/2026-empowerla-youth-conference/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing: Alternatives to Traffic Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:From Council President Marqueece Harris Dawson: \nOne of my main priorities is ensuring that our streets are safe and that public safety is approached through a community-driven lens. We’ve seen the data showing that when drivers get pulled over for minor infractions\, it does not lead to safer neighborhoods. We also know that many of the drivers getting pulled over pretextually (stop and frisk in a car) are Black and Brown residents in LA. To keep everyone safe\, we must do better\, and we need to hear from you! \nThe City Council will review data on these stops and hear from the public this week for a special joint committee meeting at City Hall on March 6 at 1:00 p.m. \nRead more about recent data on pretextual stops here. \nMeeting Details: \nWhen: Friday\, March 6\, 2026\, at 1:00 p.m.\nWhere: Los Angeles City Hall – Council Chambers\n200 N. Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nIf you can’t make it\, you can also submit written comments at cityclerk.lacity.org/publiccomment.
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/public-hearing-alternatives-to-traffic-enforcement/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T180000
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SUMMARY:Charter Reform Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Charter Reform Commission Meeting \nDeliberate on Better Government and Government Structure \nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025\, 4:00pm \nCity Hall\, Room 1010 \n200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/charter-reform-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T140000
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SUMMARY:Charter Reform Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*Government Structure Committee Meeting \nCity Attorney \nThursday\, October 30th\, 2025\, 2:00pm \nCity Hall\, Room 1010 \n200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/charter-reform-meeting/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T080000
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SUMMARY:Congress of Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open 🎉 \nJoin hundreds of your fellow NC members for: \n\n20+ workshops on leadership\, advocacy\, and community-building\n30 exhibitors with valuable resources\nOpportunities to meet with city leaders and fellow advocates\nComplimentary lunch and networking opportunities\n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 from 8 am – 5 pm\nWhere: Los Angeles City Hall\nCost: Free and open to all
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/congress-of-neighborhoods-9/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:El Grito
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 13th from 5 PM – 11 PM\, you are invited to City Hall (200 N Spring St) at Gloria Molina Grand Park for one of Los Angeles’ most beloved traditions: El Grito de Dolores. For over 30 years\, the Celebration of El Grito at City Hall has brought thousands together. During a time when many in our Mexican and Latino communities continue to face uncertainty\, El Grito 2025: ¡Viva La Resistencia! is a call to uplift tradition\, celebrate resilience\, and come together in joy and solidarity. Gloria Molina Grand Park will be activated for this free community event with live music\, Lucha Libre\, food\, and family-friendly fun.
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/el-grito-6/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T163000
DTSTAMP:20240904T213856Z
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SUMMARY:Congress of Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2024 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods is officially OPEN! Last year\, we brought the community closer than ever\, and now we’re back at City Hall for our 14th Congress\, marking 25 years of Neighborhood Councils. \nJoin us on September 28th for “Neighborhood Power\, Citywide Impact: The Next 25 Years Start Now.” Let’s make history together!  Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-los-angeles-congress-of-neighborhoods-tickets-881161416517?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/congress-of-neighborhoods-8/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T170000
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SUMMARY:El Grito
DESCRIPTION:“La Fiesta Del Pueblo” – This Year’s El Grito de Dolores Celebration Sunday\, September 15! \nThis year’s theme\, “La Fiesta del Pueblo\,” honors the working people\, indigenous communities\, women\, and organizers who are the backbone of Latino culture and history. Celebrating the revolutionary spirit of Mexican Independence and the collective power behind that movement\, this year’s El Grito celebration will be truly special. \nJoin #LACity for this free public event on Sunday\, September 15\, 2024\, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.\, at the historic steps of Los Angeles City Hall (200 North Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012) and Gloria Molina Grand Park. Enjoy live music\, delicious food\, community resources\, and much more!
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/el-grito-5/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T123000
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SUMMARY:Budget Day
DESCRIPTION:Budget Advocates Report to NCs 2024.04 April
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/budget-day-6/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T160000
DTSTAMP:20231207T001926Z
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SUMMARY:EmpowerLA Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is proud to introduce the EmpowerLA Youth Conference\, inviting youth from each region throughout the Los Angeles City to participate in a one-day event with various workshops and presentations. The 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference will take place on Saturday January 27\, 2024 from 9am-4pm. \nTopics include history and purpose of the Neighborhood Council system\, Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order\, as well as Neighborhood Council 101s. The program will also include speeches by city officials or elected officials\, perhaps the Mayor. The program is executed in partnership with Departments such as Recreation & Parks and Sanitation. At the conclusion of the conference\, attendees will receive resources\, including a headshot photo\, to encourage their personal civic engagement and leadership in the community. \nApply by December 18\, 2023
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/empowerla-youth-conference/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T163000
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SUMMARY:Congress of Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:The annual Congress of Neighborhoods happens next week on Saturday\, September 23rd at LA City Hall! \nWhile the event is free to attend\, you’ll get free parking\, breakfast\, and lunch if you RSVP to the event by visiting: http://NeighborhoodCongress.LA \nPlease sign up ASAP\, to help the caterer get an accurate headcount and ensure there’s enough food for everyone. \nThe Congress is a day of education and networking that gathers more than 500 Neighborhood Council leaders each year together with local elected officials and staff from City departments and other LA-area agencies. NC members get the opportunity to learn from each other; meet their City Councilmembers and others who represent them; and connect with service providers. \nThis is the first time the Congress has been held in person since 2019! Neighborhood Council board and committee members\, as well as members of the public who are interested in community service and local issues\, are all welcome to attend. \nEVENT SCHEDULE + WORKSHOPS \nThe event takes place from 8am – 4:30pm\, but you may come and go as you please. See the event schedule here. \nMore than 20 workshops and panel discussions are being offered this year\, in 3 sessions. You can attend any that you like;  there are sessions on everything from hot issues like homelessness and housing\, to skill-building on topics like leadership or land use issues. The full workshop schedule and descriptions are available here. \nHighlights for this year include a keynote speech from Mayor Karen Bass during the opening session in City Council Chambers\, which starts at 9am. After the Mayor’s speech\, stay for the group photo before you head for your first workshop session!
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/congress-of-neighborhoods-7/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T120000
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SUMMARY:Reform LA: Commission Support Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform has begun its listening sessions on potential reforms to our city’s redistricting process. This is a historic effort which is being led by the Council President and the more public participation the better\, as reforms recommended by the committee will need to go to the full City Council and the voters for adoption\, as many reforms would require changes to the City Charter. \nListening sessions will take place over the next few weeks and into the summer. The committee will make its recommendations to the full City Council in late summer and\, if approved\, will head to voters for their consideration in either March or November of 2024. \nRegister your thoughts on redistricting reform: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/publiccomment/ Council File #22-1196-S1
URL:https://southwestnc.org/event/reform-la-commission-support-systems/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 200 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Events
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