LA City Council Member Highlights Legislative Priorities and Efforts to Combat Crime and Homelessness
Councilwoman Traci Park joined the Brentwood Community Council this week, engaging with Brentwood residents to discuss legislative priorities, the City budget, and preparations for the upcoming Olympics. The meeting also covered updates on homelessness and public safety, two critical issues for the community.
Park recently received a new assignment to the Budget Committee at LA City Hall, emphasizing the importance of hearing directly from constituents. “Hearing from residents who are experts in their neighborhoods is essential for prioritizing the issues that matter most,” she said.
During the meeting, Park outlined her office’s efforts to address homelessness in the area. She detailed ongoing initiatives to house people, connect them with services, and restore public spaces for community use. Park also highlighted a recent success: the unanimous passage of her proposed ordinance aimed at curbing overnight camping of vans in sensitive areas.
Public safety was another primary focus of the discussion. Park noted the increasing impact of crime on the city, particularly in the form of copper wire thefts that have left many street lights and other city infrastructure inoperable. The councilwoman also mentioned a concerning rise in thefts targeting fire hydrants. Despite these challenges, she pointed out that progress is being made with increased enrollment in the LAPD Academy and ongoing efforts to bolster the police force.
“It was great to be back with friends and constituents in Brentwood,” Park said, reflecting on the importance of community engagement. “We have made strides, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.”
