Many Neighborhoods, One Community

By Eric M. Garcetti

ERIC GARCETTI'S PLAN TO STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS As your representative at City Hall, Eric will fight to improve our schools, to keep our streets safe, to promote jobs in our community, and to make city government more accessible and accountable to the residents of Los Angeles.

SAFETY · Comprehensive community policing programs, including the re-strengthening of Neighborhood Watch programs · A housing subsidy program to reward police officers who live in the communities that they serve · Strengthen ailing fire and paramedic programs, and hire more 911 operators to handle current call volume · Systemic police reform, including tracking civilian complaints and appropriate support for whistleblowers

STREETS · Better anti-graffiti programs citywide · Reduction of commuter traffic in residential neighborhoods · Projects that improve pedestrian and cyclist safety · More funding for the spaying and neutering of animals and better adoption programs in city shelters

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Smart growth policies that promote local jobs, affordable housing and accessible transportation for workers · Promotion of public van and small bus lines to bring residents to neighborhood shops and restaurants · Creation of "village green" developments at Red Line stations in the district · The designation of an artists district to help foster and keep creative professionals in the district

ENVIRONMENT · Creation of new park spaces and recreational opportunities for children and youth · The revitalization and proper maintenance of existing parks, reservoirs, and the Los Angeles River · Seed funding for local farmers markets and community gardens · Implementation of city policies that foster use of alternative fuels and alternative modes of transport

CONSTITUENTS BILL OF RIGHTS · The right to an open and transparent process for community development, parks, and transportation decisions · The right of all constituents to speak to a staff member at the City Hall and district offices during business hours · The right of all constituents to have calls to the Council office returned within 3 business days · The right of all constituents to meet with their councilmember at weekly "open hours"