Josie Huang covers Asian American communities for the LAist and KPCC newsroom.
Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.f you live in the city of L.A., your city council member is probably the most powerful and important elected office you can vote for.
The severe shortage of affordable housing is driving up homelessness. What would you prioritize in order to increase the supply? I would additionally push for dedicated bus lanes and improved bus shelters in a broader Metro expansion to make our transit system even safer and more efficient, accessible, and comfortable than driving currently is. Fewer vehicles and car lanes, especially with traffic calming measures, are shown to slow speeds and reduce fatalities for all road users.We believe that public safety issues are the failure to address the socio-economic disparities in our city.
For green jobs, it’s time to invest in programs that transition our workers out of the fossil fuels industry. Furthermore, employers engaging in wage theft and discrimination must be held accountable; the underfunding of departments tasked with investigating these practices must end. Our office will expand supportive services, re-entry, and housing for BIPOC women, marginalized genders and LGBTQ+ residents, while also expanding access to reproductive and gender affirming care.
Advocating for the conversion of the congested Orange Bus Line in the Chandler Corridor to light rail is a pivotal initiative I endorse. This transformative project will significantly enhance mobility for Valley residents by linking the current Red Line subway and connecting with the proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor, with the ultimate goal of reaching Burbank Airport. Additionally, I've supported bike path construction and connectivity, securing $1.
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