The filing period for the 2015 Los Angeles city election ended Wednesday. Incumbents Paul Krekorian, Herb Wesson, and Mitch Englander are the only candidates to have qualified for the ballot in their council districts. Two possible candidates had initially filed to run against Englander, who represents the northwest San Fernando Valley. Candidates had to file […]
Maintaining a Reduced Business Tax for Internet Businesses
This week, Council District 12 Councilmember Mitchell Englander voted to support a comprehensive analysis of the impact and effectiveness of Ordinance #181127, which temporarily reduced the internet-based business tax rate. In March of 2010, the City Council and Mayor approved Ordinance #181127 (CF 09-1914) to reduce business tax rates for internet-based businesses. The intent of this action […]
Check Out the New Interactive District Map on CD12 Website
This week, we revealed our new interactive district map on the Council District 12 website. Council District 12 is now the first and only website in the City of Los Angeles to host and interactive Arc GIS map. With this map, you can view the location of City facilities including police and fire stations, libraries, and […]
VIDEO: Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Englander Host City Budget 101
Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Budget 101 at Shepherd of Hills in Porter Ranch
Free Reusable Plastic Bags Available at the CD12 Community Service Center
As of January 1, 2014, the Plastic Bag Ban went into effect throughout the City of Los Angeles. Councilmember Mitchell Englander in conjunction with the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation is giving away reusable bags at the CD12 Community Service Center. Council District 12 Community Service Center 9207 Oakdale Drive Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 882-1212 […]
Unprecedented Victory for Community Planning – Northridge Vision
In an event being heralded as unprecedented, Councilmember Mitchell Englander, CSUN, AIA, the North Valley Chamber, and the East, West and South Northridge Neighborhood Councils have created a guide for future planning that has now been approved by L.A. City’s Planning and Land Use Management committee. Northridge Vision will be up for adoption by the […]
Sign Up Now for One-On-One Help With Representatives of City Departments at CD12’s Community Service Center
Councilmember Mitch Englander’s Council District 12 Staff is now taking reservations for community members to meet one-on-one with representatives of City Departments at their Community Service Center in Chatsworth. They will have regularly scheduled time slots for community members to meet with the Planning, Building and Safety, Police, Transportation (LADOT), Housing, Community Development and Neighborhood Empowerment Departments and the Bureau of […]
L.A.’s Neighborhood Councils Flex Their Muscles
From the L.A. Daily News, January 24, 2013 A recent fight over a proposed $3 billion bond issue for street repairs illustrated the growing influence of neighborhood councils in Los Angeles City government, as they exerted enough influence to keep the measure off the ballot for now. The success in that case represents an evolution […]
OK/HELP Post-Earthquake Window Sign Program Launched
On Monday, Oct. 15, Councilmember Mitch Englander and his Council District 12 staff held a press conference to introduce the new OK/HELP post-earthquake window signs, and gave a live demonstration of how this valuable community preparedness tool will be used. OK/HELP is a window sign with clear, simple instructions provided by the Los Angeles Fire Department, […]
April Pothole Project
Cracked, broken-down streets are something that affects every one of us every day and repairing and maintaining them is a core City service. This is why Councilman Englander is launching a special April Pothole Project. The Bureau of Street Services usually fills potholes within 24 hours, but they need to know where they are. The […]
CD12 Office is Moving
Councilman Mitchell Englander’s staff is consolidating their Northridge and Chatsworth offices into a single location in Chatsworth. The new District Office address is: 9207 Oakdale Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 The new office will be more centrally located in our District. In addition to housing their District operations, staff offices, constituent services and meetings, the new office will […]
Council District 12 Candidate Forum – January 31
Please join us in a community open house-style forum with the candidates for LA City Council, District 12. The seat is currently held by City Councilman Greig Smith and the election is on March 8th, 2011. Make sure you know who should get your vote by attending the community candidates forum. This is your opportunity […]