1st African American President of the Los Angeles City Council. CD10 Councilman. Proud dad & grandpa. This account is personal. https://t.co/4wAmq5f2m7
Jun 16, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Today I, alongside my colleagues, will introduce a motion to replace LAPD officers with unarmed, non-law enforcement agencies who will be responsible for responding to non-violent calls for service.
The presenters from @BLMALA, @WeBldPwr, @LAVoice with #PeoplesBudgetLA were absolutely right, we need to reimagine public safety in the 21st century. One which reduces the need for armed police presence, especially when the situation does not necessarily require it.
Apr 23, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
THREAD: During this crisis Blacks have been among the hardest hit by #COVID19. This is not a crisis that can allow for a one-size fits all type of response. We need to have a specific response and strategy as to how we are going to help the Black communities recover.
Earlier this month I introduced ‘#PeoplesBailoutLA’ a plan to designed to offer quality, sustainable employment once the #COVID19 crisis has decreased. This would be a way to undertake much-needed infrastructure projects while bringing...
