The countdown has started for my exit from the Department - August 4th. I've been busy preparing for a smooth transition for the new incoming leadership. I'm also attending the regional coalition meetings for the last time - the South Los Angeles Alliance of Neighborhood Councils being one of them.  As I suggested to SLAANC, I encourage you all to get involved in advising the Mayor/Council on the qualities and qualifications you would like to see in the next General Manager (GM).  You can expect to hear something from the Mayor's office in the coming weeks regarding announcements for the interim leadership as well as the search process for the permanent GM. 

This week, Commissioner Paul Park was named the new President for the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners along with Commissioner Shaffer as the Vice President.  Please come out to future Commission meetings in your neighborhood to meet with the new leadership and let them know what you think they should be focusing on to help you do your work better.  A meet and greet event for Commissioner Park will be held on Tuesday, July 31st at 6 pm at the Glassell Park Community Center - 3750 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, CA.  Many thanks and kudos to out-going President Daniel Gatica and Vice President Carlene Davis for their leadership over the past year.  

And lastly, the Education and Neighborhoods Committee will be meeting this Tuesday, July 24th at 2 pm on the 10th floor of City Hall.  The agenda has yet to be posted but you can check the City Clerk website or the Council File Management System.     

Sincerely,

BongHwan (BH) Kim, 

General Manager

Department of Neighborhood Empowerment  

Empower Yourself.   

Empower Your Community. 

Empower LA.