Tool Kit For Our LA Animals

 


I am sure when historians define this period, they will call this the Google Doc Era.  I know that during the January fires I went to many google docs to figure out the best way for me to help.    

This Google Doc will assist you in putting pressure on city councilmembers by: 

Understanding the Budget Timeline 

Finding City Council Districts 

Ways to contact Council Members 

Scripts to engage other people to reach out to their councilmember 

Making sure a little extra heat lands on the Councilmember districts who make up the Financial Committee 




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