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Kimberly Ortega
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Solis Issues Statement Regarding Absence of Vote Centers in Boyle Heights
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement regarding the absence of Vote Centers in the Boyle Heights community within the City of Los Angeles.
Solis Breaks Ground on Pellissier Village Trailhead to Expand Equestrian Access
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis marked the groundbreaking of the Pellissier Village Trailhead, a long-awaited project that will provide a formal equestrian entrance to the San Gabriel River and expand access to the County’s growing network of multi-use trails.
Solis Pushes for Continued Housing Opportunities for Transition-Aged Youth
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to continue housing opportunities for Transition-Aged Youth (TAY) through the Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus).
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Backs Federal Legislation to Protect Immigrant Veterans
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis in support of the Veteran Service Recognition Act, federal legislation introduced by Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) to protect and support immigrant military veterans facing barriers to citizenship or risk of deportation.
Los Angeles County Acts to Support Survivors and Confront Domestic Violence Crisis
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem Solis, co-authored by Supervisor Hahn, proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Los Angeles County Moves to Implement SB 81 to Protect Immigrant Patients
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem Solis, co-authored by Supervisor Mitchell, to implement Senate Bill 81 throughout County facilities.
Solis Hosts Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Reception Honoring Latino Leaders
Chair Pro Tem Solis hosted her annual Hispanic Heritage Month Reception, bringing together civic leaders, labor organizers, and community advocates to celebrate the achievements and resilience of the Latino community.
Solis Secures Board Approval to Donate County Vehicles to Nonprofits Supporting Vulnerable Communities
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem Solis to donate two County cargo vans to A New Way of Life and Water Drop.
Solis Leads Effort to Embed Creative Strategist in County Office of Immigrant Affairs
Chair Pro Tem Solis introduced a motion to embed a Creative Strategist-Artist in Residence in the County’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Developing a Green Economy Workforce at Puente Hills Environmental Justice Center
Chair Pro Tem Solis introduced a motion directing County departments to develop an economic opportunity plan for the Environmental Justice Center, currently under construction as part of Phase 1 for the Puente Hills Regional Park.
Solis Emphasizes Need for Increased Funding for Aid for Immigration Impacted Communities
Chair Pro Tem Solis issued the following statement on the 2025-26 Supplemental Budget, totaling $52.5 billion and nearly 116,000 budgeted positions.
Solis Weighs In on McChrystal Group’s After-Action Recommendations
Chair Pro Tem Solis issued the following statement on the discussion surrounding the findings and recommendations from the McChrystal Group’s After-Action Report on the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Los Angeles County Launches Small Business Resiliency Fund
Chair Pro Tem Solis and the Department of Economic Opportunity have launched the Small Business Resiliency Fund, a cash assistance program providing up to $5,000 in direct relief to help eligible small businesses across Los Angeles County.
Solis Promotes Dog Adoptions as Immigration Raids Displace Families
Chair Pro Tem Solis visited the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center today to highlight Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a proclamation she led to promote pet adoptions throughout October at all seven of the County’s animal care centers.
Solis Recognized at 18th Annual LAPD Hollenbeck Police Activities League Gala
Chair Pro Tem Solis was honored yesterday evening with the LAPD Hollenbeck Police Activities League (HPAL) Leadership Award during the 18th Annual HPAL Awards Gala held at the Taglyan Complex. Upon receiving the award, she issued this statement.
Solis Honors Five Latin American Consulates During Hispanic Heritage Month
Chair Pro Tem Solis recognized five Latin American consulates for their service to immigrant communities during a presentation marking Hispanic Heritage Month.
Solis Proclaims October ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’ in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem Solis and co-authored by Chair Barger proclaiming October as “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” in Los Angeles County.
Solis Proclaims September 16, 2025 as National Voter Registration Day
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued a statement on her motion proclaiming September 16, 2025 as National Voter Registration Day.
Solis Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis was proud to introduce a motion to proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Angeles County.
Solis Celebrates Mexican Independence Day Alongside Community in East LA
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis was proud to join the community in celebrating the 79th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival.
Solis Issues Statement on the Passing of John Burton
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the passing of John Burton.
Solis Breaks Ground on Puente Hills Regional Park
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined residents and community leaders to break ground on Puente Hills Regional Park, launching Phase 1 of one of the County’s most significant environmental justice and public space projects in decades.
Solis Demands Action and Accountability for Epstein Survivors in Press Conference
In response to the powerful testimonies shared by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse on Capitol Hill, Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined Peace Over Violence and a coalition of survivor advocates for a press conference on the steps of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration.
Solis Leads Efforts Following Raids
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today advanced four motions introduced by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. The actions aim to protect immigrant communities, expand access to food programs, and prepare for the widespread impacts of recent federal legislation that slashes critical services.
Supervisors Pursue Legal Action Against Raids
In response to a surge of aggressive federal immigration enforcement raids targeting residents across Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved two motions authored by Solis.
Solis Issues Statement on ICE Activity Across the First District
Amid a surge of ICE operations targeting First District communities, Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued a statement condemning the militarized raids, racial profiling, and family separations.
Solis Responds to ICE Presence in the First District
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued a statement today in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in downtown Los Angeles, Westlake, and Cypress Park.
Solis Applauds LA28’s Decision to Host Two LA28 Olympic Games in the SGV
Solis is applauding LA28’s decision to host some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports at existing Los Angeles County venues within the First District: the Fairplex in Pomona and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Appoints Bob Gin, Belinda Faustinos, and Cassandra Garcia to Los Angeles County Commissions
The newly appointed Commissioners – Bob Gin, Los Angeles County Commission on Local Government Services; Belinda Faustinos, Parks and Recreation Commission; and Cassandra Garcia, Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority – were selected for their extraordinary leadership and dedication to First District communities.
Solis Proclaims March 31st as César E. Chávez Day Throughout Los Angeles County
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion introduced by Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor of the First District, Hilda L. Solis, proclaiming March 31, 2025, as César E. Chávez Day throughout Los Angeles County. This declaration honors the enduring legacy and profound contributions of César E. Chávez to the civil rights and labor movements in the United States.
Solis Proclaims March 2025 as Arts Education Month and Launches New Arts Paid Internship Program for High School Students
In a motion authored by Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March 2025 as Arts Education Month to recognize the critical role that arts education plays in the development of young people and its broader benefits to the community. As part of this proclamation, Chair Pro Tem Solis also announced the launch of a new arts internship program for high school students, developed in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Solis’ Vision for Puente Hills Landfill Park Moves Forward with Key Approvals
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors took significant steps toward realizing Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis’ long-held vision of transforming the former Puente Hills Landfill into a vibrant regional park.
Solis Urges $5.5 Million in Additional Funding for Continued Legal Representation Support for Immigrants in Los Angeles County
Today, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors held a special board meeting in which County departments presented their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. Among those, a presentation of the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ (DCBA) budget requested additional funding for legal support for immigration services through the Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA).
Solis Issues Statement Following First Round of Public Budget Presentations From County Departments
Today, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors held the first of several budget presentations at the Board of Supervisors Meeting, in response to Measure G which calls for public presentations of each Departments’ budget request.
Solis Appoints Ambassador Cynthia Telles to the County Board of Governors for the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Today, Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis appointed Ambassador Cynthia Ann Telles to the Los Angeles County Board of Governors for the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC).
Solis Issues Statement on Kennedy Center Board Changes
The approved motion will explore the feasibility of the establishment of a countywide human trafficking prevention coordinating body and a central human trafficking data collection and sharing system.
Los Angeles County Looks Towards Establishing Human Trafficking Prevention Body
The approved motion will explore the feasibility of the establishment of a countywide human trafficking prevention coordinating body and a central human trafficking data collection and sharing system.
Solis Issues Statement in Response to EPA’s Designation of Lario Park as Hazardous Waste Processing Site
Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement in response to EPA’s designation of Lario Park as a hazardous waste processing site.
Los Angeles County to Mark January 29 as Lunar New Year Celebration Kickoff
Los Angeles County Supervisor Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis introduced a motion to officially proclaim January 29, 2025, as the beginning of Lunar New Year celebrations in Los Angeles County.
Solis Hosts Drive-Thru Food Distribution in San Gabriel Valley for Families Impacted by Power Outages and Wildfires
2,500 families from the San Gabriel Valley received food, water, pet food, and other essentials to help them through this challenging time.
Los Angeles County Approves Motion to Sustain and Expand Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) Program
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to secure ongoing funding for the highly successful Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) program.
Solis Champions New Safe Services Space and Harm Reduction Health Hub to Support Skid Row
Board of Supervisors today approved a lease agreement to establish a Safe Services Space and Harm Reduction Health Hub at 442 S. Crocker Street in Los Angeles.
Solis Champions $1 Million Investment to Improve San Gabriel Valley Aquatic Center
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis’ request, has approved a $1 million budget update for the San Gabriel Valley Aquatic Center, ensuring the facility’s continued enhancement and expansion of services for local families.
Solis Supports Latest Evacuation Site at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
Solis connected with veterans at the Veterans AJCC Bob Hope Patriotic Hall which has been repurposed as an emergency evacuation center as of Sunday, January 12, in response to the wildfire emergency.
Board of Supervisors Approve Motion on the State of Latinos in Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors approved a motion to create A State of Latinidad Los Angeles County report to better address the disparities around education, health, economic opportunity, and housing, impacting Latinos in Los Angeles County.
Board of Supervisors Approve Motion to Increase Support for Los Angeles County Immigrants
Solis joined representatives with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to unveil a newly renovated, ADA-accessible playground at Belvedere Regional Community Park in East Los Angeles.
Supervisors Proclaim “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” in Los Angeles County
Solis joined representatives with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to unveil a newly renovated, ADA-accessible playground at Belvedere Regional Community Park in East Los Angeles.
Supervisors Vote to Support Prop. 2 Funding for Public Schools and Community College Facilities
Solis joined representatives with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to unveil a newly renovated, ADA-accessible playground at Belvedere Regional Community Park in East Los Angeles.
Solis Helps Unveil Newly ADA-Accessible Oasis for Children at Belvedere Regional Community Park
Solis joined representatives with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to unveil a newly renovated, ADA-accessible playground at Belvedere Regional Community Park in East Los Angeles.
Solis Leads Efforts to Ensure Royal Vista Residential Project Provides Affordable Housing and Local Jobs in Rowland Heights
Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Royal Vista Residential Project today, which will transform a portion of a privately-owned former golf course into a 360-unit housing community and publicly accessible green space.
Supervisor Solis Awards Over $800,000 to Latino-Serving Organizations
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis today awarded over $800,000 in First District Community Grants Program funding to three Latino-serving organizations during Hispanic Heritage Month: Plaza de la Raza, Voices of Immigrant Students of Alhambra, and The Wall Las Memorias.
Supervisor Solis Grants $20,000 to Bassett Unified School District for Scholarships
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis awarded $20,000 today in First District Community Grants Program funding to Bassett Unified School District for scholarships to students pursuing higher education, as well as 40 laptops worth $19,440.
Supervisor Solis Secures $15 Million Grant for the Creation of the Puente Hills Regional Park
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior awarded $254.68 million into projects for redevelopment of local parks, of which $15 million will be invested into the Puente Hills Regional Park on the site of the former Puente Hills Landfill.
Solis Releases Statement on Metro Bus Hijacking
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn to proclaim October 20-26, 2024, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Los Angeles County.
Solis Leads Revitalization of Chinatown Parking Lot
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis awarded $20,000 today in First District Community Grants Program funding to Bassett Unified School District for scholarships to students pursuing higher education, as well as 40 laptops worth $19,440.
Supervisors Proclaim Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn to proclaim October 20-26, 2024, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Passes Motion to Protect Students During Extreme Heat
Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to protect vulnerable students from extreme heat on school campuses.
Solis Leads Efforts to Foster the Educational Futures of Current and Former Foster Youth
Uplifting the Fostering Futures Program to increase the number of foster youth who attend college by providing them with a pathway to immediate financial assistance to greatly improve their economic and housing security.
Los Angeles County Takes Steps to Support Latinos with Mental Health Treatment
Supporting mental health treatment for Latino residents.
Protecting Los Angeles County Residents from EBT Card Skimming
Board of Supervisors to create ordinances to protect residents from EBT skimming
Los Angeles County Takes Critical Steps to Address Extreme Heat
The Board of Supervisor approves a motion to address extreme heat in the County by developing a Heat Action Plan.
Solis Leads Action to Provide Free Phone Calls to People Incarcerated
Los Angeles County approves a motion by Supervisor Solis to provide free phone calls to people incarcerated in County jails
Supervisor Solis Breaks Ground on New Aquatic Center in the San Gabriel Valley
New aquatic center with Olympic-sized pool slated for 2025 completion first of its kind in east San Gabriel Valley.
Los Angeles County Continues to Prepare for Upcoming FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis sponsored a motion to support Los Angeles County preparing for the upcoming FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games.
Los Angeles County Takes New Actions to Support President Biden’s Latest Efforts on Providing Debt Relief and Support to Student Borrowers
Supervisor Solis sponsors proposal to support student loan debt relief.
Solis Leads Actions in Response to the Latest Quarterly Report by the Office of Inspector General
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to pass two motions (Item 52-A and Item 52-B) spearheaded by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis.
Los Angeles County Takes Steps to Protect Youth from Negative Impacts of Social Media
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn to protect youth from the negative impacts of social media.
Los Angeles County Amends County Code to Allow Bicycle Riding on Sidewalks
Ordinance passed to allow bicycles on sidewalks in unincorporated Los Angeles County areas.
Supervisor Solis Celebrates 28 Million in Funding to Realize the Puente Hills County Regional Park Development Project
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today hosted a press conference to celebrate the recently approved allocation of $28,250,000 for the Puente Hills County Regional Park Development Project.
Realizing the Puente Hills County Regional Park Development Project
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District, and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, Supervisor for the Fourth District, to approve the allocation of $28,250,000 for the Puente Hills County Regional Park Development Project.
Supervisor Solis Applauds Federal Earmarks for San Gabriel Valley Community Projects
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District, accepted two federal grant checks on behalf of LA County from U.S. Representative Grace F. Napolitano, California’s 32nd Congressional District, for two community projects in the San Gabriel Valley.
Bringing the Puente Hills Regional Park to Fruition
Today, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District, and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn on bringing the Puente Hills Regional Park project to fruition as the County and Sanitation Districts have now negotiated a settlement agreement (Settlement) that resolves these disputes and allows for the park to move forward.