“Your Federal Government 101” with US Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Monday, April 5th, 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Town Hall – No registration required

Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82607693605.
Dial in: (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) | Meeting ID 826 0769 3605

Join the Greater Wilshire Community in welcoming US Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA 34th District) who will answer your questions about what your congressperson does all day: how they serve their constituents at home and represent you at the federal level. Plus, Rep. Gomez will discuss his experience serving our city in the California State Assembly, and how you can get the most out of your representatives in Washington, D.C.

E-Bike Town Hall

Local Experts take your Questions about Electric Bicycles and their Place in Urban Transportation

In 2020, annual US sales of electric bicycles more than doubled to half a million units. Much of the increase was from young city dwellers in search of transportation alternatives. Today, a diverse marketplace pits long-established bike makers Trek and Specialized against e-pioneers such as Rad Power. Even Honda, Porsche, and Harley are vying for a share of the fast-expanding market.

As Los Angeles struggles to address traffic, parking, housing, equity of opportunity, and global warming, have we arrived at the age of the e-bike?

Learn from local experts and aficionados in an informational panel discussion with live Q&A.

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Saturday, March 6th, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.* (DAY ONE)
Includes Candidates for Geographic Area Seats for Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8; and for all Special Interest Candidates.
*Please note the end times are estimated.

CONNECT VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83356056073
CONNECT VIA PHONE: dial (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free), enter webinar ID 833 5605 6073, then press #.

Sunday, March 7th, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (DAY TWO)
Includes Candidates for Geographic Area Seats for Areas 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15; and for all Special Interest Candidates.
*Please note the end times are estimated.

CONNECT VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84119056541
CONNECT VIA PHONE: dial (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free), enter webinar ID 841 1905 6541, then press #.

Get Your GWNC Ballots (and check them for errors)!

Register to vote for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Elections by March 9! Elections are on March 16 – more information under our Elections 2021 tab above.

Notice 2.27.21
We are aware of many problems as the first batch of ballots have arrived. We are working with the City Clerk, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, CD5 and CD4 offices and the City Attorney to make sure than incorrect or incomplete ballots are corrected as soon as possible.
We understand that the City Clerk’s current plan is to contact everyone who has registered to make sure they are receiving the correct and complete ballot.

If you have not yet received your ballot or have received an incorrect ballot, please let the City Clerk know immediately:
213.978.0444 or by email clerk.electionVBM@LACity.org

Los Angeles County 101 – a GWNC Town Hall

Fernando Morales, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s District Director for West/Metro Los Angeles will explain what Los Angeles County is responsible for, how it’s organized, and how it can work for you.

Cristin Mondy, RN, MSN, MPH—SPA 4’s Area Health Officer—will break down the County Public Health Department’s work to combat COVID-19, outline its plans for vaccine distribution, and more!