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Dear Neighbors,
We are excited to introduce ourselves as the "Thriving PICO: Clean, Green, Healthy Communities" slate of candidates for the PICO Neighborhood Council. We are a team of dedicated community members who believe in a cleaner, greener, and healthier future for our neighborhood—one with safe streets, accessible parks, more trees, and less pollution.
Our Vision:
Our Vision:
We envision a vibrant, people-centered PICO Neighborhood where clean air, green spaces, and pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets create a thriving community for all. We aim to build a future where families can walk, bike, and thrive in public spaces without concerns about traffic, pollution, noise, or safety.
Our Commitment:
Our Commitment:
🌳 Increase green spaces and parks so everyone has a place to play, relax, and connect.
🚲 Expand bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets to make our neighborhood safer and more accessible for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
🌱 Improve air quality and climate resilience by addressing pollution and oil drilling.
🚶 Reduce car dependency and invest in sustainable infrastructure to build stronger communities.
🏡 Support community well-being through safer public spaces, more trees, and opportunities to be active outside.
Meet Our Slate:
Meet Our Slate:
🌿 Aura Vasquez – A former LADWP Commissioner and Co-Chair of the Education Committee, Aura has been tirelessly working to increase the number of parks in our community. She envisions a neighborhood where anyone can walk safely at any time.
🌿 Jessica Lund – A television executive, writer, and rescue dog mom, Jessica co-Chairs the Sustainability Committee. She is dedicated to making our neighborhood as sustainable and accessible as possible because what’s good for the planet is great for people–clean breathable air and inviting public spaces for neighbors of all ages to connect and thrive in.
🌿 Mimi Holt – A Registered Nurse and retired union organizer, Mimi co-chairs the Sustainability Committee and is passionate about safe streets for all forms of mobility—from bikes to wheelchairs. She wants to see traffic calming projects implemented so everyone, especially kids, can enjoy the outdoors safely.
🌿 Nolan Thomas – A renewable energy attorney by day, Nolan champions walkability, public transit, and housing affordability. He believes that by rethinking the way we allocate open space between people and cars, we can make our neighborhood more livable, accessible, and environmentally sustainable.
Support a Thriving PICO!
Support a Thriving PICO!
🗳 Register for a PICO NC mail ballot by Monday, April 7 – It’s easy and ensures your voice is heard. You may register online via this link: https://clerkappsele.lacity.org/NCElection/login
Downloadable printable registration forms are found at this link: https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/neighborhood-council-elections/how-vote/vbm-application-paper
👥 Ask a friend to request a ballot and vote for our Slate – Every vote counts!
📅 Mark your calendar to send in your ballot by April 15, 2025– Together, we can build a better PICO Neighborhood Council!
🗳 Pledge to vote for the Thriving PICO Slate
🗳 Pledge to vote for the Thriving PICO Slate
We are running because we love our neighborhood and believe it can be cleaner, safer, and more connected.
We hope to earn your support and work alongside you to make this vision a reality.
Let’s build a Thriving PICO Neighborhood together!
Aura, Jess, Mimi, and Nolan
"Thriving PICO: Clean, Green, Healthy Communities" Slate
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