The maps proposed by VICA were unfortunately not chosen by the Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Committee as a finalist. There are four maps under consideration and VICA continues to monitor the situation. Here is a breakdown of the four maps being considered and links to view them:

With only these four maps left as finalists, one of these maps will ultimately be adopted. VICA needs you to make the Valley's voice heard! We urge you to voice your concerns and oppose Option C-1. We also urge you to support Option B-1 and let the Redistricting Committee know that while you prefer to keep the San Fernando Valley wholly in 1 district, you support Option B-1 with some adjustments.

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The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to approve draft maps for the 15 City Council districts, keeping the San Fernando Valley districts represented by Councilmembers Martinez, Blumenfield, and Krekorian largely unchanged.

The State Redistricting Commission has released new draft maps for Congressional, State Legislative, and Board of Equalization seats that will change the distribution of representatives at every level.

This week, VICA spoke to the Los Angeles City Council urging them yet again to lift the temporary local eviction moratorium and residential rent freeze. For 20 months, the City has maintained these moratoria, lacking clear timelines and criteria for the phasing out of these temporary measures. Los Angeles is one of the last jurisdictions in the country to leave its housing measures unchanged.

With operational expenses skyrocketing and blanket rent freezes persisting regardless of COVID-19 impact, as well as rent deferrals allowed without proof of economic hardship, housing providers have been unable to address major issues. This includes the inability to evict tenants who cause damage or nuisance to their communities. The City must begin the process of tailoring these ordinances to today's unique circumstances. Unemployment rates are down, vaccination rates are up, people have returned to work, and both the state and federal government have provided massive direct monetary assistance to tenants most in need. This includes the state's "Housing is Key" initiative to alleviate residential debt concerns.

VICA believes that it is time to lift emergency eviction moratoria and rent freezes, and while the County did not take action at this week's meeting, we will continue to urge the City to alter regulations to help our struggling communities.

LIVE EVENT: FIVE on the Hill at Hilton Universal City

Join VICA for the opportunity to hear updates that impact the business community from the Metropolitan Water District CEO and General Manager.

LIVE EVENT: Sheraton Universal

VICA invites you and your team to join the Jorgensen HR Harassment & Discrimination Training virtually!

LIVE EVENT: The Garland

IN PERSON: FIVE on the Hill at Hilton

Tuesday, November 16

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Virtual Training

Thursday, November 18

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

IN PERSON: Sheraton Universal

Under new draft maps approved by the state's redistricting commission, the most Latino congressional district in the nation would be split apart.

To increase the number of triple vaccinated Californians, the California Department of Public health announced that no fully vaccinated adult should be denied a COVID-19 booster shot.

A bomb threat prompted authorities to briefly evacuate three buildings on the USC campus Thursday afternoon. The threat that came around the same time as similar bomb threats at NYU and MIT.

A group looking to oust L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin says that it has submitted more than 39,000 signatures in support of a recall measure - a number many believe is enough to qualify.

For the first time, mortgages are plunging as inflation soars. Traditionally, mortgage rates rise with inflation, but this year, they have decreased despite inflation hitting a 3-decade high of 6.2%.

Some 4.4 million Southern Californians are expected to travel to celebrate Thanksgiving, which would be the second highest Thanksgiving travel on record.

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Alternative Delivery Director, West

Steven is a Chicago native and although he is a diehard Chicago sports fan (Cubs/Bulls/Bears), he has lived in Los Angeles for almost a decade and considers himself an adoptive Angeleno. He has 3 amazing daughters under the age of 5 years old (Malou, Liv, Tillie) and a wonderful wife (Samantha).

Kiewit has been extremely fortunate and have had a very successful 18 months. We were a part of the construction team for the epic Sofi Stadium, which we are very proud of. In addition, we have added an Engineering division to our suite of services.

Regarding me, one of the few positives of the pandemic was spending more time with my family. With Kiewit, 2021 has shown that the future is changing, and we are pivoting and adapting to the fluid infrastructure landscape.

VICA has been a great asset for me and my career. Regarding my industry which is Transportation, VICA is not only plugged into the San Fernando Valley but it has been extremely helpful for the entirety of Los Angeles County. Also, VICA has supported me when I was working at a small business to now a fortune 500 company and everything in between.

With the virtual setting that has been forced upon us, it has been challenging to connect with the industry. VICA has bridged this gap and through the Transportation committee and wonderful virtual events, it has given me a platform to keep the pulse of the industry going.

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