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Grass-roots videos in which Skid Row community members ask folks to join them in voting YES for the creation of the Skid Row Neighborhood Council.

SCENARIO ON APRIL 7th:…A homeless panhandler is on a busy street corner in DTLA asking for money…A DTLA resident walks by and says "Why don't you stop being lazy and do something positive by contributing to society?"...and continues walking. The panhandler responds, "I did,..I just tried to start a Skid Row Neighborhood Council, but YOU … Continue reading MYTHBUSTERS #12:….re:…Skid Row Neighborhood Council

Grass-roots videos in which Skid Row community members ask folks to join them in voting YES for the creation of the Skid Row Neighborhood Council. Demetra Wilson-Washington aka "Lady Dee Dee" has been part of the Skid Row community since the 80's and is currently giving back in a number of ways. Out of her … Continue reading “We, The People Of Skid Row” videos (Lady Dee Dee)

Interesting historical document from 2002 in which the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council spokesperson Michael Gagan describes how his fear of loosing Skid Row (Central City East) was a major factor spurring him to withdraw their application (a strategic theatrical move, as public comment period was closed, and he yelled from the audience). He references … Continue reading “Voices for Skid Row-Retro edition” by Charles Porter

There is a lot at stake regarding next week's Skid Row Neighborhood Council Subdivision vote….Not only for Skid Row, but even more so for the rest of Downtown Los Angeles. To put this in proper perspective, let me first state that this is arguably the most important vote in the history of Downtown Los Angeles. … Continue reading MYTHBUSTERS #11 : ….re:….Skid Row Neighborhood Council (MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE SRNC-FC)

Grass-roots videos in which Skid Row community members ask folks to join them in voting YES for the creation of the Skid Row Neighborhood Council. Angelia Harper aka "Big Mama" is someone whose reputation proceeds her. She is known as a loving presence in Skid Row who also knows how to throw down in the … Continue reading “We, The People Of Skid Row” videos (Angelia aka “Big Mama”)

Our bylaws subcommittee voted to acknowledge the SRNC-FC Chair as "Founder Emeritus" for my over 2 and a half years of non-stop dedication to this process and effort as the primary leader. FOR THE RECORD:…The idea and/or concept of "Founder Emeritus" or any acknowledgement WAS NOT initiated by the Chair, General Jeff, and, again, came … Continue reading MYTHBUSTERS #10:….There are NO “Lifetime Positions” in our Skid Row Neighborhood Council- Formation Committee bylaws

In the year 2000, I began to research the newly adopted Neighborhood Council process, which came into being that year as a result of LA City Charter Reform. Their purpose is to promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs. Neighborhood councils shall include representatives of the many diverse … Continue reading “Stolen Voices” by Charles Porter