Don's Blog
Return to sender: County mandated to send mail to itself
In the spirit of “you can’t make this up,” I learned recently about a federal regulation that guides the operations of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). This is the County department which manages all of the General Relief payments and food stamps. Participants... [Read More]
Browning to head Department of Children and Family Services
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Philip Browning to lead the County’s Department of Children and Family Services. During his tenure in Los Angeles County, Philip has inspired a great deal of confidence with his leadership at Child Support... [Read More]
Beach ordinance does not ban footballs, frisbees
I’ve heard the outcry over the prohibition against footballs and Frisbees at Los Angeles County beaches as another example of government run amok. In fact, the intent of the ordinance was to increase recreational activities -something which has been lost in the media coverage. There... [Read More]
Marina del Rey Dredging Project Receives Additional Federal Funding
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has increased its funding by $2.4 million, bringing to $7.7 million the federal allocation to support a major dredging project in Marina del Rey. Through this project, the Army Corps of Engineers, the County’s Department of Beaches and... [Read More]
Expanding a jobs program that works
Today we built on the proven success of my 10,000 Jobs Program by expanding subsidized employment in Los Angeles County. Over the last few years, we have put 11,000 people to work, one of the best uses of stimulus funding in the nation. Based on... [Read More]