Diana Chang
@dianachang.bsky.social
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New on Knock: Trump is coming for public housing. By banning mixed immigration status families from public housing, the regime wouldn’t only send homelessness skyrocketing; the rule change would dynamite the financial support for the entire system.
knock-la.com/trump-is-com...
knock-la.com/trump-is-com...
Trump is Coming for Public Housing - Knock LA
Mar Vista Gardens and other public housing projects continue to face threats as Trump's administration attempts to evict undocumented people.
knock-la.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
New on Knock: Trump is coming for public housing. By banning mixed immigration status families from public housing, the regime wouldn’t only send homelessness skyrocketing; the rule change would dynamite the financial support for the entire system.
knock-la.com/trump-is-com...
knock-la.com/trump-is-com...
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NEW 🚨
In January 2023, LAPD killed three people suffering mental health crises.
In response, our Office assessed the LAPD’s Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) & found that LAPD requires a patrol-first, armed response in mental health calls for service.
Full report:
bit.ly/lapdmeu
In January 2023, LAPD killed three people suffering mental health crises.
In response, our Office assessed the LAPD’s Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) & found that LAPD requires a patrol-first, armed response in mental health calls for service.
Full report:
bit.ly/lapdmeu
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW 🚨
In January 2023, LAPD killed three people suffering mental health crises.
In response, our Office assessed the LAPD’s Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) & found that LAPD requires a patrol-first, armed response in mental health calls for service.
Full report:
bit.ly/lapdmeu
In January 2023, LAPD killed three people suffering mental health crises.
In response, our Office assessed the LAPD’s Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) & found that LAPD requires a patrol-first, armed response in mental health calls for service.
Full report:
bit.ly/lapdmeu
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Today is a dark day for LA.
The Supreme Court ruled that ICE is allowed to racially profile people. Even when this was ruled illegal in July, ICE continued indiscriminate raids in LA.
We fear more kidnappings of Angelenos by the federal government.
The Supreme Court ruled that ICE is allowed to racially profile people. Even when this was ruled illegal in July, ICE continued indiscriminate raids in LA.
We fear more kidnappings of Angelenos by the federal government.
September 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today is a dark day for LA.
The Supreme Court ruled that ICE is allowed to racially profile people. Even when this was ruled illegal in July, ICE continued indiscriminate raids in LA.
We fear more kidnappings of Angelenos by the federal government.
The Supreme Court ruled that ICE is allowed to racially profile people. Even when this was ruled illegal in July, ICE continued indiscriminate raids in LA.
We fear more kidnappings of Angelenos by the federal government.
Reposted by Diana Chang
On this day 55 years ago in 1970, more than 20,000 people, mostly Chicanos, marched through East LA to protest the Vietnam War, systemic racism, police brutality & the disproportionate number of Mexican American soldiers dying overseas.
It was called the Chicano Moratorium.
It was called the Chicano Moratorium.
August 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On this day 55 years ago in 1970, more than 20,000 people, mostly Chicanos, marched through East LA to protest the Vietnam War, systemic racism, police brutality & the disproportionate number of Mexican American soldiers dying overseas.
It was called the Chicano Moratorium.
It was called the Chicano Moratorium.
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What is the City of LA doing to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS? 🤔
On ABC7 to talk about our NEW AUDIT that we just launched!🔎
On ABC7 to talk about our NEW AUDIT that we just launched!🔎
August 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
What is the City of LA doing to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS? 🤔
On ABC7 to talk about our NEW AUDIT that we just launched!🔎
On ABC7 to talk about our NEW AUDIT that we just launched!🔎
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This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Watts Uprising.
The initial spark was a drunk driving arrest on August 11, 1965, but below the surface, the ensuing 6 days of civil unrest were fueled by years of neglect and alleged police abuses.
The initial spark was a drunk driving arrest on August 11, 1965, but below the surface, the ensuing 6 days of civil unrest were fueled by years of neglect and alleged police abuses.
August 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Watts Uprising.
The initial spark was a drunk driving arrest on August 11, 1965, but below the surface, the ensuing 6 days of civil unrest were fueled by years of neglect and alleged police abuses.
The initial spark was a drunk driving arrest on August 11, 1965, but below the surface, the ensuing 6 days of civil unrest were fueled by years of neglect and alleged police abuses.
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🚨 NEW AUDIT 🚨
We're auditing the City of LA's risk management practices to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS‼️
The City must do its best to manage risks before they lead to injuries, death, and the claims, litigation, & payouts that follow (a BIG reason for our budget deficit).
We're auditing the City of LA's risk management practices to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS‼️
The City must do its best to manage risks before they lead to injuries, death, and the claims, litigation, & payouts that follow (a BIG reason for our budget deficit).
August 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🚨 NEW AUDIT 🚨
We're auditing the City of LA's risk management practices to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS‼️
The City must do its best to manage risks before they lead to injuries, death, and the claims, litigation, & payouts that follow (a BIG reason for our budget deficit).
We're auditing the City of LA's risk management practices to REDUCE HARM & LIABILITY PAYOUTS‼️
The City must do its best to manage risks before they lead to injuries, death, and the claims, litigation, & payouts that follow (a BIG reason for our budget deficit).
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As the City's Accountant, we're working to calculate City related costs to protests in response to the violent ICE raids & militarization of our City.
One question we've been getting asked a lot is:
"HOW MUCH HAVE LA TAXPAYERS PAID IN LAPD LIABILITIES RE: PROTEST EVENTS?" 🧵
One question we've been getting asked a lot is:
"HOW MUCH HAVE LA TAXPAYERS PAID IN LAPD LIABILITIES RE: PROTEST EVENTS?" 🧵
June 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As the City's Accountant, we're working to calculate City related costs to protests in response to the violent ICE raids & militarization of our City.
One question we've been getting asked a lot is:
"HOW MUCH HAVE LA TAXPAYERS PAID IN LAPD LIABILITIES RE: PROTEST EVENTS?" 🧵
One question we've been getting asked a lot is:
"HOW MUCH HAVE LA TAXPAYERS PAID IN LAPD LIABILITIES RE: PROTEST EVENTS?" 🧵
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June 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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🚨 NEW AUDIT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERSIGHT
We found:
📉Financially distressed properties
❌Income & rent limit violations
🪳Habitability issues (e.g., infestations)
The City needs stronger oversight & enforcement instead of a reactive & siloed approach.
bit.ly/ah-audit
We found:
📉Financially distressed properties
❌Income & rent limit violations
🪳Habitability issues (e.g., infestations)
The City needs stronger oversight & enforcement instead of a reactive & siloed approach.
bit.ly/ah-audit
June 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚨 NEW AUDIT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERSIGHT
We found:
📉Financially distressed properties
❌Income & rent limit violations
🪳Habitability issues (e.g., infestations)
The City needs stronger oversight & enforcement instead of a reactive & siloed approach.
bit.ly/ah-audit
We found:
📉Financially distressed properties
❌Income & rent limit violations
🪳Habitability issues (e.g., infestations)
The City needs stronger oversight & enforcement instead of a reactive & siloed approach.
bit.ly/ah-audit
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The City of LA is SPENDING money (during a budget crisis) to STOP Venice Dell - an affordable housing project that the public wants, the City desperately needs, & that 👏 WAS 👏 ALREADY 👏 APPROVED 👏 by the City & the State.
(Even a federal Judge spoke up about it 👨⚖️)
(Even a federal Judge spoke up about it 👨⚖️)
May 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The City of LA is SPENDING money (during a budget crisis) to STOP Venice Dell - an affordable housing project that the public wants, the City desperately needs, & that 👏 WAS 👏 ALREADY 👏 APPROVED 👏 by the City & the State.
(Even a federal Judge spoke up about it 👨⚖️)
(Even a federal Judge spoke up about it 👨⚖️)
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You still have time! 📞Contact your Councilmember & ask them to vote for the strongest renter protections possible! laforward.org > Resources > Find Your Reps
Meanwhile, keep reading - & 🔖BOOKMARK THIS - to learn your existing renters’ rights➡️
Meanwhile, keep reading - & 🔖BOOKMARK THIS - to learn your existing renters’ rights➡️
January 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
You still have time! 📞Contact your Councilmember & ask them to vote for the strongest renter protections possible! laforward.org > Resources > Find Your Reps
Meanwhile, keep reading - & 🔖BOOKMARK THIS - to learn your existing renters’ rights➡️
Meanwhile, keep reading - & 🔖BOOKMARK THIS - to learn your existing renters’ rights➡️
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📱NEW Map & Analysis:
Over the past four years (2019-2022), LAPD has made nearly 300,000 arrests. We created a map of these arrests:
https://arrests.lacontroller.io/
Select a year, then filter the map by race, Council District, LAPD Division, & type of arrest.
Over the past four years (2019-2022), LAPD has made nearly 300,000 arrests. We created a map of these arrests:
https://arrests.lacontroller.io/
Select a year, then filter the map by race, Council District, LAPD Division, & type of arrest.
July 26, 2023 at 8:23 PM
📱NEW Map & Analysis:
Over the past four years (2019-2022), LAPD has made nearly 300,000 arrests. We created a map of these arrests:
https://arrests.lacontroller.io/
Select a year, then filter the map by race, Council District, LAPD Division, & type of arrest.
Over the past four years (2019-2022), LAPD has made nearly 300,000 arrests. We created a map of these arrests:
https://arrests.lacontroller.io/
Select a year, then filter the map by race, Council District, LAPD Division, & type of arrest.
Reposted by Diana Chang
MEGATHREAD: Our first 6 months in office Thank you to all who attended our Virtual UPDATE! If you missed it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/Wl5YAeHkyJs Here’s a recap of what we’ve done and what we’re working on since December (A LOT):
6 Month Update from Controller Kenneth Mejia (6/22/23) - Zoom replay
Thank you to all who attended our 6 Months In Office Virtual UPDATE live, and all of you here on YouTube watching the replay!Watch this video for the full re...
youtu.be
June 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM
MEGATHREAD: Our first 6 months in office Thank you to all who attended our Virtual UPDATE! If you missed it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/Wl5YAeHkyJs Here’s a recap of what we’ve done and what we’re working on since December (A LOT):
Reposted by Diana Chang
Our transparency work on the criminalization of homelessness got the LAPD’s attention yesterday.
A big question remains though:
With all the funding the LAPD gets (https://budget.lacontroller.io) why didn’t they do the math on their own? 🤔
Check out our map: https://4118arrests.lacontroller.io
A big question remains though:
With all the funding the LAPD gets (https://budget.lacontroller.io) why didn’t they do the math on their own? 🤔
Check out our map: https://4118arrests.lacontroller.io
June 24, 2023 at 11:19 PM
Our transparency work on the criminalization of homelessness got the LAPD’s attention yesterday.
A big question remains though:
With all the funding the LAPD gets (https://budget.lacontroller.io) why didn’t they do the math on their own? 🤔
Check out our map: https://4118arrests.lacontroller.io
A big question remains though:
With all the funding the LAPD gets (https://budget.lacontroller.io) why didn’t they do the math on their own? 🤔
Check out our map: https://4118arrests.lacontroller.io
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Our team created this tool to give LA & beyond a look at what criminalizing poverty means.
In LA, it means that 43% of folks arrested were Black, even though they only make up 8% of our population.
Our unhoused neighbors need services & homes, not discriminatory fines & jail.
In LA, it means that 43% of folks arrested were Black, even though they only make up 8% of our population.
Our unhoused neighbors need services & homes, not discriminatory fines & jail.
NEW Map & Analysis: 41.18 Arrests
4118arrests.lacontroller.io
We created a map that shows details of arrests from 2012 to 2023 under LA Municipal Code 41.18, which criminalizes sitting, lying, & sleeping, or placing personal property in the public right-of-way in certain instances.
4118arrests.lacontroller.io
We created a map that shows details of arrests from 2012 to 2023 under LA Municipal Code 41.18, which criminalizes sitting, lying, & sleeping, or placing personal property in the public right-of-way in certain instances.
June 22, 2023 at 8:40 PM
Our team created this tool to give LA & beyond a look at what criminalizing poverty means.
In LA, it means that 43% of folks arrested were Black, even though they only make up 8% of our population.
Our unhoused neighbors need services & homes, not discriminatory fines & jail.
In LA, it means that 43% of folks arrested were Black, even though they only make up 8% of our population.
Our unhoused neighbors need services & homes, not discriminatory fines & jail.
Reposted by Diana Chang
📝ANNUAL REPORT: FRAUD, WASTE, & ABUSE
Today, we released the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Annual Report 2022.
Our Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Unit works to protect your tax dollars by deterring fraud, waste, & abuse in City government.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/fwa-2022
Today, we released the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Annual Report 2022.
Our Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Unit works to protect your tax dollars by deterring fraud, waste, & abuse in City government.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/fwa-2022
May 20, 2023 at 1:43 AM
📝ANNUAL REPORT: FRAUD, WASTE, & ABUSE
Today, we released the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Annual Report 2022.
Our Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Unit works to protect your tax dollars by deterring fraud, waste, & abuse in City government.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/fwa-2022
Today, we released the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Annual Report 2022.
Our Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Unit works to protect your tax dollars by deterring fraud, waste, & abuse in City government.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/fwa-2022
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📝 What are we working on, what have we done, & what is ongoing? 🧵
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
May 20, 2023 at 1:34 AM
📝 What are we working on, what have we done, & what is ongoing? 🧵
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
Reposted by Diana Chang
Big welcome to @lacontroller.bsky.social, the first LA city agency on bluesky.
We hustle hard to boost transparency & accountability in areas that matter, including public safety & homelessness.
Check out this thread and our data tools (https://controller.lacity.gov/data) for a taste of our work.
We hustle hard to boost transparency & accountability in areas that matter, including public safety & homelessness.
Check out this thread and our data tools (https://controller.lacity.gov/data) for a taste of our work.
📝 What are we working on, what have we done, & what is ongoing? 🧵
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
The City Controller's office has close to 150 amazing staff to carry out our work as LA City's accountant, auditor, & paymaster.
Here’s where we’re at after 4.5 months in office!
May 20, 2023 at 1:58 AM
Big welcome to @lacontroller.bsky.social, the first LA city agency on bluesky.
We hustle hard to boost transparency & accountability in areas that matter, including public safety & homelessness.
Check out this thread and our data tools (https://controller.lacity.gov/data) for a taste of our work.
We hustle hard to boost transparency & accountability in areas that matter, including public safety & homelessness.
Check out this thread and our data tools (https://controller.lacity.gov/data) for a taste of our work.
What hustle culture in my household looks like
May 11, 2023 at 12:39 AM
What hustle culture in my household looks like
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According to a newly released report, LAPD were involved in 4,203 car chases from Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2023.
- 38% (1,592) ended in crashes.
- 25% (1,032) involved injury or death.
Innocent bystanders make up 49% of those hurt or killed, including:
- 9 deaths
- 496 injuries
- 38% (1,592) ended in crashes.
- 25% (1,032) involved injury or death.
Innocent bystanders make up 49% of those hurt or killed, including:
- 9 deaths
- 496 injuries
May 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM
According to a newly released report, LAPD were involved in 4,203 car chases from Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2023.
- 38% (1,592) ended in crashes.
- 25% (1,032) involved injury or death.
Innocent bystanders make up 49% of those hurt or killed, including:
- 9 deaths
- 496 injuries
- 38% (1,592) ended in crashes.
- 25% (1,032) involved injury or death.
Innocent bystanders make up 49% of those hurt or killed, including:
- 9 deaths
- 496 injuries
Reposted by Diana Chang
It’s budget season across the US - do you know how your city is spending your money?
Here’s a striking fact: the LAPD's proposed $3.24B budget is more than 34 other City department and bureaus combined.
Some include: Youth Development $3M, Community Investment for Families $35M, & Housing $334M.
Here’s a striking fact: the LAPD's proposed $3.24B budget is more than 34 other City department and bureaus combined.
Some include: Youth Development $3M, Community Investment for Families $35M, & Housing $334M.
May 6, 2023 at 10:10 PM
It’s budget season across the US - do you know how your city is spending your money?
Here’s a striking fact: the LAPD's proposed $3.24B budget is more than 34 other City department and bureaus combined.
Some include: Youth Development $3M, Community Investment for Families $35M, & Housing $334M.
Here’s a striking fact: the LAPD's proposed $3.24B budget is more than 34 other City department and bureaus combined.
Some include: Youth Development $3M, Community Investment for Families $35M, & Housing $334M.
Reposted by Diana Chang
The cruel murder of Jordan Neely shows the dangers that unhoused folks face every day.
In L.A., over 20% of last year’s murders were of unhoused folks, who only make up 1% of our community. Black folks comprised 30% of all deaths.
We have to do better. Our team built this tool to map the crisis:
In L.A., over 20% of last year’s murders were of unhoused folks, who only make up 1% of our community. Black folks comprised 30% of all deaths.
We have to do better. Our team built this tool to map the crisis:
Shelter Beds Occupancy | Map
Unhoused Deaths of 2022 in Los Angeles, Filtered by Race & Council District.
unhouseddeaths.lacontroller.io
May 4, 2023 at 8:34 PM
The cruel murder of Jordan Neely shows the dangers that unhoused folks face every day.
In L.A., over 20% of last year’s murders were of unhoused folks, who only make up 1% of our community. Black folks comprised 30% of all deaths.
We have to do better. Our team built this tool to map the crisis:
In L.A., over 20% of last year’s murders were of unhoused folks, who only make up 1% of our community. Black folks comprised 30% of all deaths.
We have to do better. Our team built this tool to map the crisis:
Heard that there are still tons of wildflowers blooming at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Baldwin Hills and the rumors are true
May 1, 2023 at 4:07 AM
Heard that there are still tons of wildflowers blooming at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Baldwin Hills and the rumors are true