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CP speech on Redistricting Commission

Council Puts Redistricting Commission on the Ballot

Posted on 05/03/2024

Council Puts Redistricting Commission on the Ballot
City Hall illuminated in the colors of the Armenian flag

City Recognizes Armenian American Heritage

Posted on 04/26/2024

City Recognizes Armenian American Heritage
Housing

Council Moves to Ease Home Overcrowding

Posted on 04/26/2024

Council Moves to Ease Home Overcrowding
Youth performing at Earth Day with LA SAN

Earth Day With LA SAN

Posted on 04/20/2024

Earth Day With LA SAN
CP at LA Chamber

Olympics Promise Challenge and Opportunity

Posted on 04/12/2024

Olympics Promise Challenge and Opportunity
Image of LA City Hall

Committee Addresses Reform of Ethics Commission

Posted on 04/12/2024

Committee Addresses Reform of Ethics Commission
Council President presents oversized check to class of students

Valley College Program Prepares Youth For Careers in Law Enforcement and Public Service

Posted on 04/05/2024

Valley College Program Prepares Youth For Careers in Law Enforcement and Public Service
Council President Krekorian was the keynote speaker at the BizFed Institute's Transportation Forum

Transportation is Key to Economic Vitality

Posted on 04/03/2024

Transportation is Key to Economic Vitality
Artist's Rendering District NoHo Project

Final Approval For District NoHo

Posted on 03/22/2024

Final Approval For District NoHo
Women in Purple Dresses dancing

Resilience and Continuity: Festival Brings Armenian Dance and Culture to North Hollywood

Posted on 03/20/2024

Resilience and Continuity: Festival Brings Armenian Dance and Culture to North Hollywood
LA28: Learning From Paris 2024

LA28: Learning From Paris 2024

Posted on 03/15/2024

LA28: Learning From Paris 2024
(Los Angeles delegation meets with the Mayor of Nagoya and his administration.)

LA28: Learning From Tokyo 2020

Posted on 03/15/2024

LA28: Learning From Tokyo 2020
Federal Investment in Our Transportation

Federal Investment in Our Transportation

Posted on 03/15/2024

Federal Investment in Our Transportation
Transit Hub Will Connect Airport to Metro

Transit Hub Will Connect Airport to Metro

Posted on 03/08/2024

Transit Hub Will Connect Airport to Metro
Council Shields Tenants Awaiting Rental Assistance

Council Shields Tenants Awaiting Rental Assistance

Posted on 03/08/2024

Council Shields Tenants Awaiting Rental Assistance
Paris Olympics Offer Lessons for LA28

Paris Olympics Offer Lessons for LA28

Posted on 03/08/2024

Paris Olympics Offer Lessons for LA28
Sapphire Awards Honor a Lifetime of Service

Sapphire Awards Honor a Lifetime of Service

Posted on 02/28/2024

Sapphire Awards Honor a Lifetime of Service
Making L.A.’s Case in the State Capital

Making L.A.’s Case in the State Capital

Posted on 02/28/2024

Making L.A.’s Case in the State Capital
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler pays a visit to Los Angeles City Hall during African American Heritage Month.

Celebrating African American Heritage Month

Posted on 02/28/2024

Celebrating African American Heritage Month
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Keeping the “Studio” in Studio City

Posted on 02/16/2024

Keeping the “Studio” in Studio City
Council President Paul Krekorian, Mayor Karen Bass and former State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian break ground for the TUMO Learning Center in North Hollywood.

TUMO Brings Free Tech Education to NoHo

Posted on 02/16/2024

TUMO Brings Free Tech Education to NoHo
Action to Relieve Overcrowding in L.A. Housing

Action to Relieve Overcrowding in L.A. Housing

Posted on 02/16/2024

Action to Relieve Overcrowding in L.A. Housing
Light Up L.A. — Put Copper Thieves Out of Business

Light Up L.A. — Put Copper Thieves Out of Business

Posted on 02/16/2024

Light Up L.A. — Put Copper Thieves Out of Business
Council Returns to Van Nuys City Hall

Council Returns to Van Nuys City Hall

Posted on 01/31/2024

Council Returns to Van Nuys City Hall
Emergency Rental Assistance Update

Emergency Rental Assistance Update

Posted on 01/31/2024

Emergency Rental Assistance Update
Mural Celebrates the Tongva Nation:  “Still Here After 10,000 Years”

Mural Celebrates the Tongva Nation: “Still Here After 10,000 Years”

Posted on 01/31/2024

Mural Celebrates the Tongva Nation: “Still Here After 10,000 Years”
The 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

The 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

Posted on 01/31/2024

The 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
When the Earth Shook - 30 Years Ago Today

When the Earth Shook - 30 Years Ago Today

Posted on 01/17/2024

When the Earth Shook - 30 Years Ago Today
Will You Be Prepared For the Next One?

Will You Be Prepared For the Next One?

Posted on 01/17/2024

Will You Be Prepared For the Next One?
L.A. Celebrates MLK Day

L.A. Celebrates MLK Day

Posted on 01/17/2024

L.A. Celebrates MLK Day
New Rules For Renters and Landlords

New Rules For Renters and Landlords

Posted on 01/12/2024

New Rules For Renters and Landlords
VIDEO: Council President Krekorian's year-end interview with LA This Week

A Quick Look Back at 2023

Posted on 01/12/2024

A Quick Look Back at 2023
Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland Brings Joy to North Hollywood

Posted on 12/21/2023

Winter Wonderland Brings Joy to North Hollywood
2023: A Year of Change and Progress

2023: A Year of Change and Progress

Posted on 12/15/2023

2023: A Year of Change and Progress
Thumbnail for YouTube Video "LA City Council Approves Independent Redistricting Proposal"

Following Vote on Redistricting Commission, Ad Hoc Committee Continues Pursuit of Reform

Posted on 12/08/2023

Following Vote on Redistricting Commission, Ad Hoc Committee Continues Pursuit of Reform
Transformative District NoHo Project to be built directly atop the North Hollywood Metro station

Council Casts First Vote on Transformative District NoHo Project

Posted on 12/08/2023

Council Casts First Vote on Transformative District NoHo Project
Council President Kreorian at lectern with Kathay Feng and Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Council Adopts Redistricting Reform

Posted on 11/29/2023

Council Adopts Redistricting Reform
Councilmember Heather Hutt, Council President Krekorian and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto at media lectern.

Cracking Down on Copper Theft

Posted on 11/14/2023

Cracking Down on Copper Theft
mayor Bass, Counicl President Krekorian and Councilmember Nithya Raman address the press corps.n

Mayor, Council President and Housing Chair Lock Arms to Speed Home Building

Posted on 11/09/2023

Mayor, Council President and Housing Chair Lock Arms to Speed Home Building
Council President Krekorian seated at table in television studio.

LA Currents interview with Council President Krekorian

Posted on 10/26/2023

LA Currents interview with Council President Krekorian
Council President Krekorian speaks during meeting at Veterans Administration office in Washington DC

Taking Our City's Case to Washington

Posted on 10/20/2023

Taking Our City's Case to Washington
Council President Krekorian and Assistant President Pro Tem Bob Blumenfield listening to public testimony at meeting of Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform

Ad Hoc Committee Publishes Proposal for Independent Redistricting Commission

Posted on 10/20/2023

Ad Hoc Committee Publishes Proposal for Independent Redistricting Commission
Aerial view of the harbour.

U.S. Funds L.A. Green Hydrogen Hub

Posted on 10/13/2023

U.S. Funds L.A. Green Hydrogen Hub
Councilmember assemble around lectern in Council media Room, Council President Krekorian at microphone.

Council Responds to Attack on Israel

Posted on 10/10/2023

Council Responds to Attack on Israel
Ad Hoc Comittee seated around the City Council horseshoe.

Committee on City Governance Approves Redistricting Reform

Posted on 10/06/2023

Committee on City Governance Approves Redistricting Reform
Artist's rendering of the Sun Commons apartment complex

Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing Complex Opens in NoHo

Posted on 10/06/2023

Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing Complex Opens in NoHo
Newly installed exercise equipment and colorful mural at the Chandler Pike Path.

New Recreation Area at Chandler Bike Path

Posted on 10/03/2023

New Recreation Area at Chandler Bike Path
Young volunteers hold LA For All signs.

Tom LaBonge Day of Service in North Hollywood

Posted on 10/03/2023

Tom LaBonge Day of Service in North Hollywood
Crowd walking on Lankershim Blvd.

CicLAmini Lights Up Lankershim

Posted on 09/22/2023

CicLAmini Lights Up Lankershim
Freshly installed median strip and road striping on Radford Avenue.

Traffic Safety Improvements in Second Council District

Posted on 09/22/2023

Traffic Safety Improvements in Second Council District
Council President Krekorian and Assistant President Pro Tem Bob Blumenfield listening to public testimony at meeting of Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform

Committee Moves Forward on Road to Reform

Posted on 09/22/2023

Committee Moves Forward on Road to Reform
Council President Krekorian at lectern in City Hall media room

Council President Moves to Increase Penalties for Illegal "Party Houses"

Posted on 09/14/2023

Council President Moves to Increase Penalties for Illegal "Party Houses"
Exterior view of City Hall by night

Fighting Wage Theft and Migrant Abuse

Posted on 09/08/2023

Fighting Wage Theft and Migrant Abuse
RVs lining a road in Sun Valley

Cracking Down on "Vanlords"

Posted on 09/08/2023

Cracking Down on "Vanlords"
Councilmemer traci park, Coulncil president kreorian and former State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian applaud as Artsakh Square sign is unveiled.

L.A. Unveils Republic of Artsakh Square

Posted on 08/31/2023

L.A. Unveils Republic of Artsakh Square
Council President Krekorian and community members cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Beautifying Vineland Avenue

Posted on 08/31/2023

Beautifying Vineland Avenue
Councilmember Traci Park, Council President Krekorian and former State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian applaud as Artsakh Square sign is unveiled.

L.A. Dedicates Artsakh Square

Posted on 08/31/2023

L.A. Dedicates Artsakh Square
Exterior view of City Hall with the sun glaring at the pinnacle

Council Funds Affordable Housing, Homeless Prevention

Posted on 08/29/2023

Council Funds Affordable Housing, Homeless Prevention
Mayor Bass, Paul Krekorian and Governor Newsom confer in Emergency Operations Center

Los Angeles Weathers the Storm

Posted on 08/25/2023

Los Angeles Weathers the Storm
Council President Krekorian with LADOT crew installing speed hump.

Council Expands on Krekorian Speed Hump Program

Posted on 08/18/2023

Council Expands on Krekorian Speed Hump Program
CP Krekorian shakes hands with men in 19th century cavalry uniforms

City Council Honors Memory of Buffalo Soldiers

Posted on 08/16/2023

City Council Honors Memory of Buffalo Soldiers
Professors Guerra, Sonenshein, Segura and Sadhwani testify at committee meeting.

Experts and Advocates Testify on Redistricting Reform

Posted on 08/10/2023

Experts and Advocates Testify on Redistricting Reform
Brightly colored mural on facade of Lonny Chapman Theatre

“Faces of NoHo” Mural Celebrates the Vitality of the NoHo Arts District

Posted on 08/10/2023

“Faces of NoHo” Mural Celebrates the Vitality of the NoHo Arts District
Professors Fernando Guerra, Raphael Sonenshein, Gary Segura and Sara Sadhwani testify before Committee on City Governance Reform.

Reform Committee Hears From Experts and Advocates

Posted on 08/10/2023

Reform Committee Hears From Experts and Advocates
A photograph of the Element Band, male and female musicians performing against a night sky on a stage in North Hollywood Park

NoHo Summer Nights Brings Free Concerts and Movies to North Hollywood Park

Posted on 07/18/2023

NoHo Summer Nights Brings Free Concerts and Movies to North Hollywood Park
A photograph of the Element Band, male and female musicians performing against a night sky on a stage in North Hollywood Park

NoHo Summer Nights Brings Free Concerts and Movies to North Hollywood Park

Posted on 07/10/2023

NoHo Summer Nights Brings Free Concerts and Movies to North Hollywood Park
Intersection of Arvilla & San Fernando with newly installed safety features

Reopening Intersection of Arvilla and San Fernando

Posted on 07/06/2023

Reopening Intersection of Arvilla and San Fernando
Council President Krekorian and Councilmember Harris-Dawson watch as Mayor Bass signs their ordinance reforming zoning code.

Breakthrough Reform of Zoning Code

Posted on 07/06/2023

Breakthrough Reform of Zoning Code
Council President Krekorian and Councilmember Harris-Dawson watch as Mayor Bass signs their ordinance reforming zoning code.

Zoning Reform to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing

Posted on 07/06/2023

Zoning Reform to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing
Council President Krekorian and Community members cut ribbon on new intersection

Improved Intersection Reopens in Sun Valley

Posted on 07/06/2023

Improved Intersection Reopens in Sun Valley
Councilmembers past and present pose with Mayor Bass and large photographs of Mayor Bradleyy

50th Anniversary of Mayor Tom Bradley's Inauguration

Posted on 07/01/2023

50th Anniversary of Mayor Tom Bradley's Inauguration
Council president Paul Krekorian inspects new downtown Metro station.

Regional Connector Links East to West, Inland to Harbor

Posted on 06/16/2023

Regional Connector Links East to West, Inland to Harbor
Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform meets at Van Nus City Hall.

The Road to Reform

Posted on 06/13/2023

The Road to Reform
Councilmember Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Blumenfield and Krekorian converse after last of offsite Ad Hoc meetings.

Complete Recording: Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform

Posted on 06/12/2023

Complete Recording: Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform
Council President Krekorian examines chart presented by civic activist

Ad Hoc Committee Comes to West Side

Posted on 06/01/2023

Ad Hoc Committee Comes to West Side
mayor Bass display sifged budget ordinance with Councilmembers Price, Krekorian and Blumenfield.

Council Adopts Budget for 2022-23

Posted on 05/30/2023

Council Adopts Budget for 2022-23
Council President Paul Krekorian presides over City Council meeting.

Council Passes Historic Plans for Hollywood and Downtown L.A.

Posted on 05/03/2023

Council Passes Historic Plans for Hollywood and Downtown L.A.
Artist's rendering of North Hollywood Homes 4 Families project

Veterans Housing Development Breaks Ground in North Hollywood

Posted on 04/24/2023

Veterans Housing Development Breaks Ground in North Hollywood
Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform meets at Van Nuys City Hall

REFORMING CITY GOVERNMENT

Posted on 04/16/2023

REFORMING CITY GOVERNMENT
Map of Pasadena

CONNECTING THE VALLEYS: NOHO TO PASADENA TRANSIT APPROVED

Posted on 04/16/2023

CONNECTING THE VALLEYS: NOHO TO PASADENA TRANSIT APPROVED
NoHo DASH Bus breaking the ribbon

NOHO DASH LINE

Posted on 04/14/2023

NOHO DASH LINE
Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform meets at Van Nus City Hall.

GOVERNANCE REFORM COMMITTEE HITS THE ROAD

Posted on 04/13/2023

GOVERNANCE REFORM COMMITTEE HITS THE ROAD
Paul Krekorian in City Council

NEW TENANT PROTECTIONS

Posted on 01/17/2023

NEW TENANT PROTECTIONS
Police officers with people

SUCCESSFUL RESPONSES TO THE HOMELESSNESS CRISIS IN THE EAST VALLEY

Posted on 01/13/2023

SUCCESSFUL RESPONSES TO THE HOMELESSNESS CRISIS IN THE EAST VALLEY
Councilmember Paul Krekorian holding check

COMPLETING THE CHANDLER BLVD. BIKEWAY

Posted on 01/13/2023

COMPLETING THE CHANDLER BLVD. BIKEWAY
Council President Paul Krekorian calls on Councilmember Kevin De León to leave Council meeting.

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES FOR CENSURED COUNCILMEMBER

Posted on 01/10/2023

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES FOR CENSURED COUNCILMEMBER
Number of pothole repairs requested and completed

BACK TO BASICS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

Posted on 01/04/2023

BACK TO BASICS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Artist's rendering of Van Nuys light rail line

New Rail Service is Coming to the East San Fernando Valley

Posted on 01/04/2023

New Rail Service is Coming to the East San Fernando Valley
Council President Paul Krekorian presides over City Council meeting.

COUNCIL CONVENES COMMITTEE ON CITY GOVERNANCE REFORM

Posted on 01/04/2023

COUNCIL CONVENES COMMITTEE ON CITY GOVERNANCE REFORM
 Council President Paul Krekorian hosts a reception to welcome the newly elected councilmembers. They are: Katy Young-Yaroslavsky, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Tim McOsker, Eunisses Hernandez and Traci Park. The event is at Los Angeles City Hall, Spring Street Court.  L-R: Traci Park, Bob Blumenfield, Heather Hutt, Eunisses Hernandez, Paul Krekorian, Karen Bass, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Curren Price Jr., Katy Yaroslavsky, Tim McOsker, Nithya Raman

NEW CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ELECTS KREKORIAN AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Posted on 01/04/2023

NEW CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ELECTS KREKORIAN AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Paul Krekorian speaks on resolution condemning Azeri aggression against Armenia, 2-10-2023

LIFT THE BLOCKADE ON ARTSAKH

Posted on 01/04/2023

LIFT THE BLOCKADE ON ARTSAKH
Artists' rendering of affordable and supportive housing complex.

Sun Commons Affordable and PSH Units

Posted on 10/17/2022

Sun Commons Affordable and PSH Units
Council President Krekorian cuts ribbon at renovated De Garmo Park

New Day for De Garmo Park

Posted on 10/17/2022

New Day for De Garmo Park
Los Angeles Conservation Corps members carrying cleaning supplies on a busy sidewalk

L.A. Conservation Corps: Cleaning and Greening Our Neighborhoods While Changing Young Lives

Posted on 10/17/2022

L.A. Conservation Corps: Cleaning and Greening Our Neighborhoods While Changing Young Lives
Three smiling LAPD officers, one African American male, one white woman and one Asian American woman. Asian woman.

Women on the Rise: LAPD is Hiring

Posted on 10/17/2022

Women on the Rise: LAPD is Hiring
Smiling Council President Krekorian, in jeans and polo shirt, kneels to pet black poodle

Long-Sought New Dog Park Opens at Whitnall Highway

Posted on 10/17/2022

Long-Sought New Dog Park Opens at Whitnall Highway
Mayor Garcetti and COuncilmember Krekorian ride electric bikes

Smoother and Safer Riding for L.A. Cyclists

Posted on 08/31/2022

Smoother and Safer Riding for L.A. Cyclists
Demonstrator raises arms as he is arrested by police in City Council Chamber.

Council Prohibits Encampments Near Schools Despite Unruly Opposition

Posted on 08/22/2022

Council Prohibits Encampments Near Schools Despite Unruly Opposition
L.A. skyline with Griffith Observatory in the foreground

Council Takes Action to Address Historic Drought

Posted on 08/05/2022

Council Takes Action to Address Historic Drought
Electric pickup truck being charged at solar charging station

City Adds New Solar-Charged Electric Vehicles

Posted on 08/03/2022

City Adds New Solar-Charged Electric Vehicles
Workers install a vast array of panels atop a City building in Downtown L.A.

Council Acts to Decarbonize City Facilities

Posted on 08/03/2022

Council Acts to Decarbonize City Facilities
Mayor Garcetti and Councilmember Krekorian pose with Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura

L.A. Appoints Its First Chief Heat Officer

Posted on 06/28/2022

L.A. Appoints Its First Chief Heat Officer
Artist' rendering of supportive housing project

NoHo 5050 Groundbreaking - More Supportive Housing in CD2

Posted on 02/08/2022

NoHo 5050 Groundbreaking - More Supportive Housing in CD2
Young girls playing soccer under the shadow of a battery of oil derricks

Krekorian’s Push to End Oil Drilling in Los Angeles Passes Council Unanimously

Posted on 01/06/2022

Krekorian’s Push to End Oil Drilling in Los Angeles Passes Council Unanimously
Councilmember Krekorian addresses Los Angeles Business Council

The Road to Clean Energy: LA100 Leads the Nation

Posted on 09/08/2021

The Road to Clean Energy: LA100 Leads the Nation
Signature of Council President Paul Krekorian

2017 In Review

Posted on 01/05/2018

2017 In Review
Collage showing Councilmember Krekorian with community members

2016 in Review

Posted on 12/28/2016

2016 in Review
Councilmember Paul Krekorian sits for interview in his office.

2011 City of Angels Awards

Posted on 04/21/2011

2011 City of Angels Awards