Category Archives: City Councilmember Traci Park

A Slap in the Face to Palisades Residents: Building Permit Waivers Still Not Approved

One resident who is trying to find the funds to rebuild said he thought the City would pass a building permit waiver for people who lost everything in the Palisades Fire today during the December 2 meeting. “Why wouldn’t they?” … Continue reading

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Palisadian Jim Cragg Honored as Veteran of the Year at City Hall

Jim Cragg, a 30-year Army veteran and commander of American Legion Post 283, was named Citizen of the Year during a ceremony attended by city officials and residents at City Hall on November 14. Lt. Colonel Cragg, a retired Army … Continue reading

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ACE Clears Last Lot: Officials Absent

The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) cleared the last residential property for both the Palisades and Eaton Fires, on Tramonto in the Castellammare section of Pacific Palisades today. Nolan West, who was 93 in July, spoke about his home on … Continue reading

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Los Angeles City Council Votes to Oppose Senate Bill 79

The Los Angeles City Council voted 8–5 to oppose Senate Bill 79, the controversial statewide density bill authored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener, today August 19. A resolution was introduced by Councilmembers Traci Park and John Lee. Community leaders, … Continue reading

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Deaths Will Continue Unless the County/City Make Plans

When the Palisades and Eaton Fire roared through local communities, there were 29 deaths, making those fires among the deadliest in California’s history. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s preliminary report, 93 percent of those people, who died … Continue reading

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City Responds Quickly to Mud Cleanup

Thanks to the efforts of Councilmember Traci Park and her field deputy Arus Grigoryan, the field of mud that filled city streets in the Santa Monica and Rustic Canyons in Pacific Palisades were cleared last week. The homes in the … Continue reading

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Traci Park Will Chair Ad Hoc Committee on L.A. Recovery

Today the Los Angeles City Council approved the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee on L.A. Recovery, to address the unprecedented devastation caused by the Palisades Fire. Councilmember Traci Park, who represents Los Angeles’ Coastal District and Pacific Palisades, has … Continue reading

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Vote Yes on Prop. 36 Say Mayors, Firefighters and Police

A rally for “Vote Yes” on Proposition 36 was held at 10 a.m. on Abbot Kinney in Venice on September 30 with representation from nearly 100 people from a disparate population that included local businessmen, residents, parents and government officials. … Continue reading

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Op-Ed: CD 11 Neighbors Stage Rally in Support of Traci Park

(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Westside Current July 14, and is reprinted with permission.) By CHRIS LE GRAS Motorists Motorists traversing the intersection of Lincoln and Washington Boulevards in Venice, on July 13, were treated to a … Continue reading

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Park Board Seeks Resident Input on New Playground Design

Former Park Advisory Board (PAB) Member Susan McInerney argued in 2014 that an inclusive playground would be an opportunity to build something exciting to replace the 20-year-old non-ADA compliant playground at the Palisades Recreation Center. Over the next 10 years, … Continue reading

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