Leimert Park Village Community Speaks Out

Los Angeles voices support for Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’ motion featuring letters from Congresswoman Karen Bass, Assemblymember Steven Bradford, Assemblymember Warren T. Furutani, Councilmember Eric Garcetti, City Controller Wendy Gruel, LAUSD Board Member Marguerite LaMotte, Assemblymember Holly J. Mitchell, Councilmember Bernard C. Parks, Councilmember Jan Perry, Senator Curren Price, Congresswoman Laura Richardson, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, & Councilmember Herb J. Wesson.

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LETTERS OF SUPPORT:

This letter is to express my strong support… In conjunction with the concerned community members of my District, I strongly urge the Board to support Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’ motion today.
Karen Bass, US House of Representatives, California 33rd District

  • Congresswoman Karen Bass Letter
  • Assemblymember Steven Bradford Letter
  • Assemblymember Warren T. Furutani Letter
  • City Controller Wendy Gruel Letter
  • Marguerite LaMotte Letter
  • Councilmember Garcetti Letter
  • Assemblymember Holly J. Mitchell Letter
  • Councilmembers Bernard C. Parks & Jan Perry Letter
  • Senator Curren Price Letter
  • Congresswoman Laura Richardson Letter
  • Congresswoman Maxine Waters Letter
  • Councilmember Herb J. Wesson Letter
  • I write in strong support of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ motion to underground the segment of the Crenshaw-LAX Line in Park Mesa Heights and return the Leimert Park Village station to the project.
    Marguerite P. LaMotteLos Angeles Unified School District Board of Education

    I would like to convey my support for the proposed alternative that includes the Leimert Park / Vermont Station and placing below ground the segment of the alignment from 48th to 59th streets within the City of Los Angeles.
    - Eric Garcetti, President Los Angeles City Council