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Thursday, Jul 30, 2009
Councilwoman Hahn Advances Wilmington Waterfront Development
July 30, 2009
I am very excited to report that today in City Council, we approved an agreement between Valero and the DWP that will allow Valero to move its tank farm facility to a new location, and removing the final obstacle for completion of the Wilmington Waterfront.
This is an extremely positive step for our Wilmington waterfront, which will finally provide access to the water for Wilmington residents. It has been a long time coming, but we have finally worked out an agreement that is a win for everyone!
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Friday, Jul 24, 2009
Los Angeles Magazine Highlights San Pedro
July 24, 2009
Los Angeles Magazine is publishing an article titled "San Pedro" in its August edition. Its great to see one of our district treasures highlighted and shared with LA area readers. Please check out the article here !
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Thursday, Jul 16, 2009
Proposed Medical Marijuana Tax
Today, along with my colleagues, Councilman Dennis Zine and Councilman Bill Rosendahl, I proposed that the City explore the possibility of imposing a tax on medical marijuana. In this current economic crisis, we need to get creative about how we raise funds. A tax on medical marijuana could generate significant revenue that would enable the city to continue providing services we might otherwise have to cut. It will also help to legitimize the medical marijuana industry here in Los Angeles.
See my interviews on:
ABC News here.
Which Way L.A. here.
Examiner here.
KNX 1070 here.
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Thursday, Jul 16, 2009
US Attorney General Visits Watts Gang Task Force
July 16, 2009
Yesterday, I welcomed US Attorney General Eric Holder to Watts. Together, we met with Watts Gang Task Force members to talk about our community approach to reducing gang violence. Thanks again to the task force, Attorney General Holder, Mayor Villaraigosa, Chief Bratton, and all of our friends who participated. I hope that our model of involving the community in fighting gangs can be shared across the nation.
To view CBS coverage of the event click here.
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Sunday, Jul 05, 2009
From Cars and Stripes, to a flag raising ceremony, to the annual Cabrillo Beach Fireworks display, to the Korean Bell Indepence Day event, to ILWU's Bloody Thursday event, I kept very busy over this 4th of July weekend! Thanks to every one of my communities for making this a safe, fun, Independence Day!
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Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009
Agreement Between the Port of Los Angeles, Gambol Industries and the Los Angeles Conservancy.
July 1, 2009
I am pleased to announce that an agreement has finally been reached between the Port of Los Angeles, shipyard builder Gambol Industries and the Los Angeles Conservancy. Negotiating this agreement was a very involved process for everyone, but it's been worth it, because we have finally paved the way for constructing a shipyard and creating new jobs in San Pedro, without delaying the channel deepening for even one minute. For more information about the agreement click here .
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