Friends: Seven years ago, I started a tradition to honor courageous trailblazers in our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community in the City of Los Angeles. The special recognition was — and still is — an important moment for me to honor great achievements, take pride in who we are, and love our LGBT brothers … Continue reading »
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Rosendahl Moves Forward with Storage Program for Abandoned Items
An official version of this letter was sent today and published on Councilmember Bill Rosendahl’s Scribd. Venice Neighborhood Council Boardmembers, Thank you for your recent support of the Winter Shelter Pilot Storage program. Your support goes a long way towards encouraging more of our communities less fortunate to take advantage of services that will not … Continue reading »
Standing Strong with Constituents Who Oppose Billboard Blight
I went to PLUM Committee today to share my thoughts on the City’s proposed Sign Ordinance. For over 4 years we have been discussing some version of a comprehensive sign ordinance and I strongly support the one before you today and urge the Committee to approve it. While it may not address every single aspect of … Continue reading »
Venetian Carol Tantau Honored for Work on Domestic Violence Task Force
I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Carol Tantau — on receiving the Marjorie Braude Award for Carol’s wonderful work on the Domestic Violence Task Force. Carol is a constituent from the 11th District and a true leader on a variety of issues, as well as a dedicated volunteer to the causes that are … Continue reading »
Passing the Baton
Dear Friends, As most of you have heard, a few months back I received the difficult news that I have cancer. It was a shock but, like every challenge I have faced during my lifetime, I decided to meet it head on. Right now, I’m receiving treatment and I’m determined to beat this thing and … Continue reading »
I’m Going to Beat This
Dear Friends, Life is full of unexpected challenges – and I am suddenly facing a big one. I need to share it with you — my friends, my constituents, and my colleagues. For the past few months, I have been suffering from nagging back pain. That pain grew much worse in early July when I … Continue reading »
Rosendahl: Use California Native Plants Along Expo Phase 2
Dear Colleagues/Honorable Directors: Regretfully, I am unable to attend the June Board of Directors meeting. I did, however, wish to express my support of Director Koretz’s motion to use California Native Plants along the Expo Phase II alignment to the fullest extent possible. I would further recommend that the CEO be directed to review the … Continue reading »
