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 6^th, 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 7^th, 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 #.

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

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!

• Monday, January 11, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Connect by Zoom at https://greaterwilshire.org/county101
• Connect by phone at (669) 900-6833 or (877) 853-5257 (toll-free) and enter Webinar ID 843 6387 4112
• Send any questions you have for the speakers to social@greaterwilshire.org, and while you wait, catch up on Budget 101 and City Council 101!

Learn about the candidate filing process for our 2021 vote-by-mail neighborhood council elections at a special Zoom meeting this Thursday.

The agenda is available at https://greaterwilshire.org/pdf/2020/11/GWNC-Agenda_2020-12-03_SPECIAL.pdf.
Connect to the Meeting:

Telephone (audio only): dial (669) 900-6833 or (877) 853-5257 (toll-free), and enter Webinar ID Number: 899 8834 1005.
Via Zoom App: visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89988341005.
More election information is available at www.greaterwilshire.org/election.