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Kathryn Barger | Year in Review 2022

Supervisor Kathryn Barger | Friday, Dec 30, 2022

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As we close out 2022, I’m inspired to reflect on the efforts I’ve made to strengthen Los Angeles County. But, making meaningful investments and improvements in the future of our neighborhoods cannot be done alone.

With pride in our strong partnerships and excitement for all the opportunities we have in store, I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the community groups, businesses, cities, nonprofit organizations, faith-based partners and residents who have worked with me to make a difference in Los Angeles County in 2022.

I’m continually proud and honored to be your county supervisor, representing the communities I love.

Below, you’ll see a snapshot of this year’s impact. I’m greatly encouraged by what we’ve championed and know we will continue to build on this momentum. By reflecting on what we’ve achieved, we can look toward 2023 with renewed focus, determination, excitement, and hope.

Wishing you a very happy New Year!

Kathryn Barger serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District, the county’s largest, spanning 2,785 square miles, which includes 20 cities and 83 unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Crescenta, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys.

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Cameron Smyth | Recharge in Our Open Space!

Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023

As I look back on 2022 and reflect on the progress we have made in our community, I could not be prouder. Last year we cut the ribbon on the city’s 36th park, Vista Canyon, which offers residents pickleball courts, a new playground and the historic Mitchell River House.

Ken Striplin | Fun, Family Events Just Around the Corner

Friday, Jan 27, 2023

Anyone who has lived in another city will tell you that the events we put on in Santa Clarita are second to none. As we look ahead to the warm weather and sunshine afforded by the arrival of spring, now is a wonderful time to add some of the marquee city of Santa Clarita events to your 2023 calendar.

Kathryn Barger | End Lachin Corridor Blockade

Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to call upon President Joe Biden and Congressman Adam Schiff to end Armenian suffering due to the Azerbaijani blockade of the Lachin Corridor, a nearly four mile road that is the only land connection between Armenia and the Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh region in Azerbaijan.

Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn

Friday, Jan 20, 2023

Unprecedented cold weather across the nation has caused natural gas market prices to more than double (about 128%) between December and January.

Message from CIF-SS Commissioner | Where We Were Then, Where We Are Now

Thursday, Jan 19, 2023

As we prepare for the upcoming Winter Sports Championships, I am struck by where we were approximately one year ago to where we are today.

Marcia Mayeda | Keeping Pets, Families Together

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023

Traditionally, animal shelters (including DACC) responded to the plight of homeless animals by admitting them into care and making best efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners or place homeless pets with new families.

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