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Mark Ridley-Thomas
@mridleythomas
Councilmember for the 10th District
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L.A. ZOO LIGHTS RETURNS! Starting Nov. 19, Angelenos will have the opportunity to experience 50 nights of safe holiday fun. Come enjoy @LAZoo wildlife-inspired displays, immersive interactive experiences, fabulous photo-ops, and more. Visit lazoo.org/zoolights for more info.
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Mark your calendars🗓️, , and #PilipinosForCommunityHealth, is hosting a Soul Community Health Fair on October 23rd. The first 100 attendees will receive a welcome package and FREE food from ! More info:
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Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19. Rest In Peace.🙏🏾
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Arts Alert 🚨 's William Grant Still Arts Center is offering a #FREE after school online arts and music fall program. Visit the link for more info: bit.ly/3Dmbfde #TheArtsMatter
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Safety improvement alert🚨 is scheduled to slurry seal Adams between La Brea and Crenshaw this weekend!
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The @LACCRC202 has advanced Map K-2.5. We must ensure that the final map that is adopted is consistent with the Voting Rights Act, and that we elevate and empower historically marginalized communities. Join today’s hearing at 10AM to have your voice be heard.
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Are you a renter, landlord, or property manager in LA who wants to know your rights and responsibilities? Join @HCIDLA for their live webinar to discuss 's COVID-19 Residential Protections. Register here 👉🏾 bit.ly/3FtruXK
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Representation matters 🗣️ Be educated, engaged and empowered during the #redistricting process! Speak at a hearing or submit comments via the link👉🏾docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI @LACCRC2021
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It’s about equity, community standards, public health and constituent services. All. Day. Long!
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This will add 55 deeply affordable apartments to the Tenth District and brings us one step closer to establishing a #RightToHousing in Los Angeles. We need to continue scaling up these efforts to ensure Angelenos get housed and stay housed. #EndHomelessness [2/2]
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We must combat the homelessness & housing crises in Los Angeles project by project & block by block. I'm proud that at today's Council meeting, we approved financing for the Washington Arts Collective, a supportive housing project being developed by #MetaHousing. [1/2]
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TONIGHT @ 6PM 🚨 join for a special meeting on 's #HousingElement - a plan that will guide the creation & implementation of the City’s housing policy from 2021-29. Representatives from will provide the latest updates. bit.ly/3Bqiy2N
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🗣LITERACY IN THE VILLAGE: LPV Book Fair Celebrates 14th Year. Featuring and Proud to again be a cosponsor with my colleagues 9th Dist Councilman and 8th Dist Councilman
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Starting TOMORROW ‼️ October 11–16 is #LABioTechWeek. Celebrate by attending one of ’s virtual or hybrid events, to register or to learn more visit 👉🏾 biosciencela.org/labiotechweek
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🗣Don’t forget to celebrate Latino Heritage Month: Con Safos (Preview) | KCET Wednesday, October 13th at 9:00 (PST)
Art and culture matter!
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🗣Happy 70th Birthday
Ms. Burton! 🥳 You are a winner.
A leader among leaders.
Keep on representing.
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October is officially #NationalWomensSmallBusinessMonth! I encourage local residents and visitors to rediscover L.A. neighborhoods through women-owned businesses. Check out local small businesses across CD10! #SwiftCafe
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I’m calling for a Housing Now Fund. Successful implementation of our newly adopted Street Engagement strategy means the and must collaborate like never before. Now is the time winter is coming very soon.
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It’s about purpose and priorities. Our communities deserve our best. Violence warrants our most robust nonviolent response. Poverty (homelessness) is structural violence—economic injustice eg poverty wages, etc. all contribute to this vicious cycle.
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Representation matters. @LACCRC2021 has advanced a draft map & is seeking feedback from the public. Let your voice be heard to ensure that the final map that is adopted is consistent with the Voting Rights Act & that we elevate & empower historically marginalized communities.
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. is conducting a survey to better understand how the library meets patron needs & how Angelenos feel about the library as a welcoming & safe place. Share your experience by taking this short survey, available in English, Հայերեն, 中文, 한국어, Español, & Tagalog.
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October is #BreastCancerAwarnessMonth. This month I stand in solidarity with the people who have lost their lives due to breast cancer, admire the survivors who have beat cancer, and support those who are still fighting.
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Last week, paved part of West Adams. Check out the amazing work the crews are doing to make our streets safe and easier to traverse! #TBT
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The arts are an integral part of uplifting our communities and opening pathways for meaningful careers. That's why we are investing in the arts, right here in #CD10, through transformative programming at St. Elmo Village.
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Don't call it a comeback! As one of the most treasured and historic community assets in #CD10 and Los Angeles, I am excited for the #VisionTheater to be restored to its original glory. Shout out to for highlighting this project.
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A “No Poop in the Streets Campaign” must be based on the City of LA’s Right To Housing strategy: (1) street engagement, (2) interim and permanent housing options and (3) prevention. It’s a matter of common decency, human dignity and public health.
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Creating a public bank in the City of LA is uncharted territory. While no jurisdiction in CA has established such a financial institution, LA could be the first. It’s a matter of financial literacy and economic justice. Let the due diligence begin.
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Happy Latino Heritage Month! The Latino community has influenced every aspect of life in Los Angeles, and we recognize their contributions to this great City this month and year round. #LatinoHeritageMonth
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Creating a public bank owned by the City of LA is uncharted territory. While no jurisdiction in CA has established such a financial institution LA could be the first. It’s a matter of financial literacy, economic justice and equity. Let the due diligence begin.
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. is offering free #COVID testing and vaccinations every Saturday, from 9am-3pm. Sign up today: bit.ly/cityvax. For more information see the flyer below.
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Do you have questions about redistricting? Register now for an upcoming meeting to learn more👉🏾laccrc2021.org/upcoming-meeti
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Please take a moment to check your cupboards and drawers for these items that many of us receive with delivery, takeout, or drive-through meals but do not use. The donated items will benefit for use in their meal services. More info in the flyer:
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For thousands of years, the African drum has helped our people to communicate with each other, celebrate our milestones, mourn our transitioned elders, inspire our youth, & sound a beacon to future generations. Shout out to for joining us.
Safety improvement alert🚨 is scheduled to slurry seal Adams between La Brea and Crenshaw the weekends of October 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17.
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Our StreetsLA Crew 162 constructed bus landings at EB Adams Blvd & SS La Brea Ave in #cd10 on 9/9/21. This crew installs bus landings to improve & enhance safety, mobility & accessibility throughout the City. StreetsLA- improving the lives of all Angelenos.
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It was an honor to celebrate my 30 years of service at with friends and community partners. It was a joyous event and the work continues! #TBT
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