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DONE: INVITATION FROM MAYOR HAHN
Neighborhood
Council Budget Conference
Saturday, October 5th, 9am - 1pm, LA Convention Center
September 13, 2002
Attached is the invitation being sent by Mayor Hahn to the certified
Neighborhood Councils announcing the first City of Los Angeles Neighborhood
Council Budget Day.
Scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at the LA Convention Center, each
Council will be asked to designate up to five representatives to
participate in this historic opportunity to work with the Mayor's
Office and City Departments in helping shape the City's budget priorities
for 2003/2004.
To insure that each Neighborhood Council's priorities are addressed
and considered through the citywide budget preparation process,
the Mayor has included a survey asking each Council to identify
and prioritize its community's service needs for this next year.
The day's events will include a personal welcome from the Mayor
to this unprecedented event , a session with the Mayor's Budget
Director, and the opportunity to interface directly with key City
department staff to discuss each community's specific needs and
priorities.
Details and logistics for this half-day event and registration materials
will be sent to you shortly. I look forward to seeing you there!
Taneda K. Jordan
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
305 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
1 866 LA HELPS
213-485-1360
213-485-4608 fax
tjordan@mailbox.lacity.org
INVITATION FROM MAYOR HAHN
From the Office of the Mayor
City Hall, Los Angeles
September 12, 2002
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Neighborhood
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From:
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James
K. Hahn, Mayor |
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Fiscal
Year 2003-04 Neighborhood Council Budget
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FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL BUDGET POLICY
As Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, my highest priority is to involve
the residents of Los Angeles to participate in the governance of
the City. Through this participation, it is my goal to make Los
Angeles the safest, most efficient, and neighborhood-driven city
in the nation. For that purpose, we must build on the success of
the system of neighborhood councils.
I am inviting all of the Neighborhood Councils that have been certified
to participate in the Neighborhood Council Budget Conference on
Saturday, October 5, 2002, at the Los Angeles Convention Center
from 9am to 1pm. This conference will be your opportunity to communicate
the needs and priorities in each of your neighborhoods. My Budget
Director, Crista Binder, will explain the budgetary process, clarify
your role, and answer any questions you may have to ensure a successful
experience for each of you. Each City Department will be there to
listen to your input, provide you with any information you may need
and incorporate your priorities into the 2002-03 Department budget
request.
At the conference we will be asking you to fill out the attached
survey to identify your service needs and rank them in priority
order. The survey will provide your input in a written format to
ensure that each neighborhood council's goals are included in the
budget process.
By concentrating on attainable goals that benefit our communities,
we will improve the quality of life for the residents of Los Angeles.
It is my belief that all neighborhoods should begin to focus on
the following issues:
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ENHANCE
THE SYSTEM OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS AND IMPROVE THE DELIVERY
OF SERVICES TO THE NEIGHBORHOODS: The vision of a citywide
system of independent and influential neighborhood councils
has become a reality. The success of the newly formed neighborhood
councils has of being a neighborhood council is pivotal to their
continued success. City Departments have been directed to examine
their budgets in order to facilitate the provision of services
to the neighborhood councils and the delivery of services to
the community. This year's budget maintained the highest possible
level of services in key areas that effect the quality of life
in our neighborhoods, such as street resurfacing, sidewalk repair,
traffic improvements, tree trimming, graffiti removal, bulky
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INCREASE
PUBLIC SAFETY: It should be everyone's goal to make Los
Angeles the safest big city in the nation. For years, the LAPD
has struggled to recruit officers, while attrition climbed.
Although we have begun to reverse this trend through various
efforts such as the implementation of the Flexible Work Schedule,
aggressive recruitment and streamlining the hiring process,
we must continue to increase the number of police officers.
We must also maintain our commitment to implement the consent
decree and ensure that firefighters and paramedics have adequate
resources to respond to emergencies throughout the City. |
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PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH: A key component to improving
the services provided to Los Angeles residents is making opportunities
available for out youth. It is essential that our children have
constructive alternatives to occupy their time and prevent them
from falling prey or becoming perpetrators of crime. In the
past year, we expanded afterschool programs, offered our support
to school construction proposals and equipped our libraries
with state-of-the-art materials. We must continuously strive
to increase educational and cultural opportunities for our youth.
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INCREASE
SAFETY AND MOBILITY ON OUR STREETS: The traffic safety and
congestion relief program was an overwhelming success this past
year. We were able to complete repairs on 25 of the worst intersections
throughout our City and accelerate automatic traffic signals
in the San Fernando Valley. The placement of traffic officers
at various intersections helped ease traffic congestion throughout
the City. |
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SECURE
THE CITY'S ECONOMIC FUTURE: In a challenging economic year,
we increased the number of programs available to the business
community of Los Angeles. From business tax reforms to innovate
programs, such as the timely payments to city vendors and express
permits, we continue to reform the City's policies and offer
a more business-friendly City. We must continue to review all
aspects of current programs that may prevent future business
growth and encourage those that facilitate business development
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I am requesting your input on these five priorities and any others
that will meet the needs of your neighborhood. Your input will serve
as the foundation of my 2003-04 Proposed Budget.
JAMES K. HAHN
Mayor
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Honorable
Members of the City Council
Honorable City Controller
Office of Finance
Chief Administrative Officer
City Legislative Analyst |
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