out. Now is the time when we urgently need our leaders to step up and fight all forms of hate, including antisemitism, with bold policy.

Today, as we light the first candle on the menorah, we rededicate ourselves to being the light against the darkness in our world.

Happy Chanukah!

This comes on the heels of last week’s violent protest outside Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a violent attack against a Jewish family in Redlands, and anti-Latino signs posted right here in Warner Center Park—in our backyard. This is the normalization of hate and insufficient action taken to stamp it

Though a singular holiday cannot erase the wrongdoings of the past, we look toward our local tribes for guidance on how we can be thoughtful leaders who instill in our future generations the importance of respect and care for our land, and the contributions made by our native communities.

My plan as City Council member is to:

• ensure clean and safe neighborhoods
• address the housing & homelessness crisis
• revitalize our local economy and bring more new businesses to the West Valley

Join us! Visit barriforthevalley.com to learn more about my campaign ✨

We know Barri brings the experience and values our City needs as our next Los Angeles City Councilmember. SEIU 721 is proud to endorse Barri Worth Girvan, an outstanding local leader for L.A. City Council."

-David Green, President of SEIU 721

"Barri Worth Girvan is the kind of leader our communities need: principled, pragmatic, and deeply committed to equity, she understands that public workers are the heartbeat of Los Angeles, and she's ready to fight for the services and dignity they deserve...

Here, you will find a list of resources to report hate crimes and to reach out to for assistance. I appreciate our public safety personnel’s swift response and their commitment to increase patrols in key areas throughout our community.

I have been in contact with LAPD and interfaith partners. This graffiti was removed and will not be tolerated—hate has no place in the West Valley. Please, report anything you see to 211 and call our local police— if you see something, say something.

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For 20 years, I’ve led with transparency, accountability, and results. That’s the standard I bring to this race and it’s the kind of leadership voters can expect of me as Council Member.

The Los Angeles Times noted, “Girvan outraised Gaspar during the past half-year...” These numbers speak for themselves: our campaign is powered by people — and the momentum is real.

…Places where safety isn’t an afterthought, but part of the blueprint. That’s the standard we should be setting. And it’s the one I intend to meet.

We deserve that kind of city. Let’s build it together.