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County to Explore Registry to Better Evacuate People with Disabilities 150 150 Hayley Munguia

County to Explore Registry to Better Evacuate People with Disabilities

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have ordered County departments to explore creating a registry to aid in evacuating people with disabilities and older adults with mobility issues during an emergency. Supervisors Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger—who represents Altadena—brought the motion forward in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in January, during which people with disabilities and older adults faced particular difficulties in safely evacuating.

“When the next disaster hits, we need to be better prepared to evacuate people who cannot evacuate themselves,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who authored the motion “In an emergency, our first responders should know who our most vulnerable residents are, where they are, and how to reach them when minutes matter and lives are on the line.”

“Our County must take decisive action to protect our most vulnerable residents,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger who co-authored the motion. “It is devastating to learn that the average age of the 17 lives lost in the Eaton Fire was 77—a tragic reminder of the urgent need to safeguard seniors and people with disabilities during emergency evacuations. We have a duty to ensure no one is left behind. Today’s motion is a critical step toward strengthening our preparedness and response efforts.”

The board unanimously approved a motion yesterday written by Supervisor Janice Hahn and co-authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger directing the LA County Department of Aging and Disabilities in collaboration with the CEO, the Office of Emergency Management, the LA County Fire Chief, and the Sheriff to conduct an unbiased study on a potential registry that could help emergency responders locate and assist older adults and people with disabilities in future emergency evacuation and response efforts. The study will include engaging stakeholders to better understand the needs of older adults and people with mobility challenges, medical conditions, or cognitive impairments during an emergency as well as assessing any legal, technological and privacy concerns.

“The unprecedented community conflagrations in January of 2025 highlighted the critical need for and importance of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable populations during emergencies,” said Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone. “The County of Los Angeles Fire Department looks forward to collaborating with County, State, and community partners on the feasibility study to examine best practices and to explore the feasibility for Los Angeles County to develop and establish a vulnerable population registry for proactive outreach and rescue during local and widespread disaster emergencies.”

“Given the continuing growth of our older adult population and the number of adults living with disabilities in our county, it is critical that we have an array of options for people to be able to plan for their own wellbeing and safety in an emergency,” said LA County Director of Aging and Disabilities Laura Trejo.

The Department of Aging and Disabilities will report back to the board in 120 days with the results of their assessment and options for a registry or other potential solutions, including recommendations for a proactive emergency notification program and improved data-sharing protocols across relevant agencies to help identify and support individuals who may need evacuation assistance during emergencies.

Supervisors Look to Launch County Hiring Pilot Program for People with Neurodiversity 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Supervisors Look to Launch County Hiring Pilot Program for People with Neurodiversity

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to explore the feasibility of increasing employment opportunities for individuals with neurodiversity. The County’s Department of Human Resources will work with the Departments of Aging and Disabilities, Economic Opportunity, Library, County Counsel, the Chief Executive Office as well as other relevant County departments and the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities to present a feasibility report on a potential Neurodiversity Hiring Pilot Program. The pilot program will align candidate skills with job requirements to help County departments appropriately match situations and solutions.

“If we want LA County to really be a place of equal opportunity for all, we have to close this gap for people with neurodiversity. Many of them have immense potential and valuable skills to offer but have simply been overlooked in the hiring process,” said Supervisor Hahn, who authored the motion. “This program is going to help us better put the County jobs they are qualified for within their reach.”

Neurodiversity describes the concept that people have different ways of thinking, learning, and behaving. It includes a broad range of conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, Tourette Syndrome, Down Syndrome, speech or language impairment, and hearing loss, among others.

Today’s motion directs the County departments to present a report to the Board in 180 days that will include five categories:

  1. Findings related to the development of a pilot program, including best practices for implementing programs targeted at increasing employment opportunities for individuals with neurodiversity and with intellectual or developmental disabilities
  2. Assessment of reasonable accommodations needed to support neurodivergent individuals in County jobs, and conduct a cost analysis
  3. Identification of Necessary Resources, including internal County resources (e.g., staff and budget) and external support from partner organizations
  4. Sourcing and Recruitment of Job Applicants: In addition to collaboration between the County departments named in the motion, the Supervisors are calling on them to work with external partners including community-based organizations, colleges, and vocational programs that work with individuals with neurodiversity to identify and inform potential applicants about job opportunities within the County
  5. Development of Success Metrics: By including a requirement for County departments to assess the effectiveness of reasonable accommodations for people with neurodiversity and disabilities of different kinds, the program is expected to also identify how they can make County employment more inclusive of people with physical disabilities.
Hahn Issues Statement on Vote for County Homeless Department 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Issues Statement on Vote for County Homeless Department

Los Angeles, CA – Today Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn issued the following statement regarding her vote to pull county funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and establish a new county department in charge of homeless services:

“We need to treat homelessness like the crisis it is—but problems with LAHSA (like contract delays & unaccounted funds) have been roadblocks. It’s time to make a change. That is why I am voting to redirect County funding from LAHSA and create a County Homeless Services Department.

We owe the people suffering on our streets and taxpayers alike a guarantee that tax dollars are spent as effectively as possible to bring people inside – and we can’t say that right now. Multiple audits have found problems at LAHSA that have undermined confidence in the agency.

By centralizing homeless services, the County can take responsibility and ownership of the response to this crisis. That doesn’t mean abandoning the City of LA. They are ground zero in this emergency, and we need to be their partners in this work.

I proposed creating the Office of Unincorporated Services as a stand-alone division of the new County Homeless Department. This new office will coordinate homeless services, outreach, and operations for the 1 million residents of Unincorporated LA County.

This will not be an easy process. But as we move forward with this new department, I know we are going to continue to work together to make sure this is a success. Because at the end of the day what really matters is making sure that we are helping those in need.”

Cities in Hahn’s District to get $12.2 Million for Homeless Solutions 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Cities in Hahn’s District to get $12.2 Million for Homeless Solutions

Hahn leads effort to maximize voter-approved tax funding going to most cities

Hahn helps an unhoused woman into interim housing at a Pathway Home Operation in Long Beach

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the spending plan for voter-approved Measure A tax dollars which, for the first time, includes substantial funding going directly to local cities to address homelessness. The board unanimously approved an amendment by Supervisor Janice Hahn which changed the formula for how funding will be divided between cities and ensured the most cities will receive the most amount of funding possible.

“Thanks to voters, our county’s 88 cities will finally have direct, reliable funding to address the unique homeless crises facing their communities with the solutions that work best for their residents,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “But just because this is new, doesn’t mean we should start small. I want to get our cities the most amount of funding possible so they can start strong, make a difference in unsheltered homelessness, and be real partners in this work with us.”

Measure A, the half-cent sales tax approved in November 2024 to fund homelessness services and housing, requires at least 15% of the County’s funding allocation to go to local cities as part of a local solutions fund. The Board was originally presented with six possible formulas for how the local solutions fund would be divided between cities with a recommendation to choose Formula 6. However, after hearing concerns from cities, Hahn put forward an amendment (co-authored by Supervisor Hilda Solis) which was unanimously adopted to use Formula 4 and increases the amount of funding going to 67 of the county’s 88 cities and the unincorporated areas. Formula 4 allocates 10% of funding using the number of households in the city living in poverty and the remaining 90% based on the two most recent homeless count results.

In total, the cities in Supervisor Hahn’s Fourth District will receive over $12.2 million this year from the Local Solutions Fund. The funds can be spent on work such as prevention, mental healthcare, outreach, and housing. Importantly, cities will also receive substantially more funding for housing preservation and development in a separate Measure A allocation later this year. Below is a breakdown of the Local Solutions Fund going to each city in the Fourth District:

Artesia $69,090
Avalon $49,698
Bell $570,464
Bell Gardens $276,804
Bellflower $401,093
Cerritos $223,898
Commerce $359,438
Cudahy $191,496
Downey $502,195
Hawaiian Gardens $122,179
Huntington Park $446,825
La Habra Heights $34,161
La Mirada $73,966
Lakewood $169,782
Lomita $63,234
Long Beach $4,865,697
Lynwood $366,029
Maywood $186,114
Norwalk $380,303
Palos Verdes Estates $43,819
Paramount $178,209
Pico Rivera $390,465
Rancho Palos Verdes $37,695
Rolling Hills $38,530
Rolling Hills Estates $24,572
Santa Fe Springs $554,420
Signal Hill $152,454
South Gate $495,741
Torrance $558,570
Vernon $47,508
Whittier $344,865

In addition, the City of Los Angeles will receive $54.9 million and $10.7 million will be allocated to the unincorporated areas.

Hahn Honors Cambodian Leaders Ahead of Cambodian Heritage Month and 50th Anniversary of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Honors Cambodian Leaders Ahead of Cambodian Heritage Month and 50th Anniversary of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day

Last week Hahn led proclamation of April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month—a first in County history

Los Angeles, CA – During the public hearing of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today, Supervisor Janice Hahn honored 22 local Cambodian community organizations in celebration of Cambodian Heritage Month and in recognition of the anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide. Hahn, whose district includes one of the largest Cambodian communities in the world, led the Board last week in their unanimous votes to proclaim April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month for the first time in the history of Los Angeles County and to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide on April 17th.

“The story of our Cambodian community began with the unimaginable tragedy of the Cambodian genocide, but today it’s one of perseverance, resilience, and pride. Long Beach and all of LA County are better off because of the contributions of those refugees, their descendants, and these extraordinary organizations they have formed,” said Hahn. “It’s a privilege to represent this community and to help share their story more broadly throughout LA County.”

During her presentation, Hahn asked for a moment of silence to honor the estimated 2 million people killed in the Cambodian genocide. Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian refugees fled to the United States after the fall of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge regime on April 17, 1975. Today, Long Beach is home to the largest Cambodian population in the world outside of Cambodia.

“Our story didn’t end with the genocide, it continued to inspire strength, resilience, and hope,” said Chanwantha Sam Limon during today’s presentation. Limon serves on the Board of the Los Angeles County Cambodian Employees Association as well as on several other Cambodian organizations. “These community leaders work tirelessly to preserve and celebrate Cambodian heritage and tradition. Thank you, Supervisor Hahn, for your unwavering commitment and support of the Cambodian community.”

Dozens of members of the Cambodian American community from Hahn’s district were in attendance this morning for Hahn’s presentation.

Hahn honored the following organizations today:

  • LA County Cambodian Employees Association
  • Cambodia Town Film Festival
  • Cambodian American Cultural Center
  • Cambodia Town
  • Angkor Arts Collective
  • Untied Cambodian Community
  • Asian World Film Festival Cambodia Day
  • Cambodian Association of America
  • Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA)
  • Khmer Parent Association
  • Long Beach – Phnom Penh Sister Cities Association
  • Chanchaya Khmer Cultural Heritage
  • Pacific Asian Counseling Services
  • Killing Field Memorial
  • Families in Good Health
  • United Khmer ChaiYam
  • Cambodian Veterans Inc
  • Khmer Culture & Fine Arts of California, USA
  • Global Refugee Awareness Healing Group
  • Modern Apsara Dance Company
  • Khmer Girls in Action
  • Khmer Krom Association of Southern California

Hahn is also a sponsor of the 17th Annual Cambodian Parade and Culture Festival taking place Sunday April 6th in the Cambodia Town community of Long Beach. The theme of this year’s festival is “We Are Stronger When We Celebrate Together.”

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Hahn Funds Brush Clearance Using Goats in Palos Verdes Estates 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Funds Brush Clearance Using Goats in Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates, CA — Today, goats will begin clearing brush in areas of Palos Verdes Estates as part of an effort funded by the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn to reduce fire risk on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

“The natural canyons and hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are beautiful but they put this area at greater risk for wildfires,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Mayor Victoria Lozzi told me that her city needed help with brush clearance and I was happy to offer my office’s support. If you see the goats this month in Palos Verdes Estates know that they are hard at work making this community safer.”

“The City is doing everything we can to address fire risks throughout our community and these four areas are part of our continuous efforts to protect our residents and their properties,” said Mayor Lozzi. “We are thankful to Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Office for their generous grant and appreciate the Supervisor’s partnership in addressing fire vulnerabilities in the Fourth District.”

900 goats will be used to conduct weed abatement in 37 acres of Palos Verdes Estates parklands in canyons and hard to reach hillside areas in four zones deemed extremely high priority: Valmonte Canyon and the Palos Verdes stables, Lunada Canyon, the hillside between Via Boronado and Espinosa Circle, and the hillside below Via Pinzon and Mirlo Gate House. Today, 400 goats will begin clearing brush in Valmonte Canyon which is estimated to take between a week and a week and a half to complete with additional goats placed in the other locations next week. The work is expected to be completed by the end of March.

The City of Palos Verdes Estates authorized a contract with Fire Grazers, Inc., which has done similar work on the peninsula in the past. Supervisor Hahn’s office will reimburse the city for the cost of the contract, totaling just over $67,000.

Supervisor Hahn’s funding comes after Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Lozzi raised the problem during Hahn’s recent Mayor’s Luncheon with the mayors of the Fourth District.

Hahn Distributes Innovative Fentanyl Detection Devices 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Distributes Innovative Fentanyl Detection Devices

3,600 devices have been distributed to service providers, local colleges, and community centers

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced that her office has purchased and distributed 3,600 innovative detection devices that detect the presence of fentanyl in recreational drugs with the goal of better preventing fentanyl poisonings. In 2023, 94% of opioid overdoses deaths in LA County involved fentanyl. That same year, overdoses were the leading cause of death among unhoused people in LA County and fentanyl poisonings have been a growing danger for young people.

“Fighting fentanyl poisonings is about saving lives, so we have to put every possible tool at the disposal of our residents and our communities. These testing devices are both innovative and easy-to-use. I look forward to getting these thousands of devices into the hands of people whose lives could be saved by them,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “We need to outmaneuver this crisis and this effort is part of the solution along with our work to make Narcan more easily available.”

Hahn’s office purchased the devices and distributed them this week to nine different sites across her district including community colleges and organizations that provide services to unhoused and other vulnerable residents.

“Fentanyl doesn’t just take lives—it shatters families, destroys bright futures, and fuels addiction in every community,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna. “By increasing awareness and implementing preventative measures such as this device, we can make a real difference in the fight against fentanyl and more importantly save lives.”

The purchased devices are the DEFENT ONE All-in-One Fentanyl Detection Devices manufactured by the medical diagnostics company Defense Diagnostics Inc. (DDI). DEFENT ONE is a single-use portable device small enough to fit in a pocket that contains all of the materials necessary to conduct a fentanyl detection test, unlike other methods which require clean water and a separate container.

“We’re thrilled to be deploying DEFENT ONE, with the gracious partnership of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, as a community engagement tool to the residents of LA County,” said Ahmad Hussain, CEO and Founder of DEFENT. “The device’s capabilities extend beyond just fentanyl detection, also encouraging open conversations about the dangers of counterfeit pills and opioids.”

Hahn’s office distributed devices to the following local partners which will provide them to community members free-of-charge:
• Harbor Interfaith Services
• Rio Hondo College
• Cerritos College
• Harbor College
• Whittier First Day
• Whittier LGBTQ Center
• Salvation Army Bell Shelter
• Long Beach Community College
• San Pedro Recovery Alliance

Hahn previously led an effort to stock LA County Library locations with naloxone, also known as Narcan, the life-saving antidote to fentanyl poisoning and opioid overdose. LA County Libraries have also offered free Narcan trainings.

Hahn Issues Statement after California AG Indicts 30 Probation Officers 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Issues Statement after California AG Indicts 30 Probation Officers

Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has issued the following statement regarding California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s indictment of 30 probation officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:

“I appreciate the Attorney General for filing these charges. The young people in Los Padrinos are not only in our custody, they are in our care. It is unacceptable that probation officers who were entrusted with this responsibility would use their power to abuse these kids. The probation officers who were involved in this abuse were put on leave last year and I support the Chief Probation Officer in firing any officers who are found guilty. This is only further proof that the culture of our probation department needs to change dramatically.”

Hahn Honors Lynwood OB-GYN with 59 Years of Service 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Honors Lynwood OB-GYN with 59 Years of Service

Dr. Wilburn Durousseau helped deliver more than 10,000 babies at St. Francis Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA – This morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of service to underserved communities as an obstetrician-gynecologist at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where among other accomplishments he delivered more than 10,000 babies. Dr. Durousseau also taught future physicians at King-Drew Medical Center in Willowbrook for 38 years.

“Whether as a caregiver to patients or educator and mentor to other physicians, Dr. Durousseau has touched countless lives over his almost six decades of service. To this day his devotion and commitment to his patients is remarkable,” said Hahn.

In accepting the recognition from Supervisor Hahn during this morning’s ceremony, Durousseau also expressed his gratitude to Hahn’s father Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, who led the effort to establish the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital to offer healthcare access to the African American and Latino communities of the area.

“With King, we were able not only to serve the area but also train physicians who were competent and comfortable in the area,” said Durousseau. “It is my hope that one day we will be able to regain the vision of Kenny Hahn and have a teaching hospital again in the area.”

Dr. Durousseau graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College before attending Howard University College of Medicine in 1962 and completing his OB-GYN residency in 1966. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves where he served at Camp Pendleton and the Naval Hospital in Tia Pai, Taiwan.

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Hahn Requests Know Your Rights Info for Immigrants be Displayed Throughout Metro System 150 150 Hayley Munguia

Hahn Requests Know Your Rights Info for Immigrants be Displayed Throughout Metro System

Los Angeles, CA – Yesterday, Chair of the Metro Board of Directors and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn sent a letter to Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins requesting that Metro work with LA County’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to make “Know Your Rights” information and resources available to riders who are immigrants throughout the Metro system. Amid intensified immigration enforcement actions nationwide, Hahn wants Metro to help inform riders about the rights they have during interactions with ICE or law enforcement agents, including the right not to open their doors and the right to consult a lawyer before signing documents.

“Immigrants make vast contributions to our communities and to LA County’s economy. And many of them rely on Metro to do that. During this time of unprecedented fear and uncertainty for many immigrants, we can’t waste any time or leave any opportunity on the table when it comes to informing our riders who are immigrants about their rights,” said Hahn.

Hahn’s letter requests that Metro place easy-to-read information on immigrants’ rights in multiple languages on displays in Metro buses, trains, and station. It also calls on Metro to explore allowing that information to be distributed on Metro property or made available directly to riders.

Full letter available here.