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WATCH: Pro Skateboarder's Mom Takes Passionate Stand at NHNENC Meeting

Susan Williams of Save A Heart Save A Mind Foundation presents a request for community assistance for her organization that helps teens stay out of trouble.

The North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council met Thursday at Arminta Street Elementary School night and discussed several community issues.

Senior Lead Officer Esther Vasquez of the Los Angeles Police Department's Foothill Division presented the crime events of the month. Officer Vasquez noted that overall crime has dipped in the area she represents, due to citizens calling police when criminal activity is occurring, helping the Foothill Division better implement its resources. A possible new park and street improvement issues were also discussed. Vasquez also discussed the Sept. 9.

Susan Williams of Save A Heart Save A Mind Foundation presented a request for community assistance for her organization that helps teens stay out of trouble.  Her son, Stevie Williams, is a professional skateboarder.

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Gary Bartz, the local government and community relations liaison from the L.A. Department of Water & Power explained to citizens and board members the reasons for the DWP's proposal for upcoming rate hikes.

The North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council (NHNENC)usually meets every third Thursday of the month, at locations to be announced. Ernie Moscoso, President of the NHNENC board says there are still vacant seats on the board, and residents are greatly encouraged to get involved in improving their community by joining the neighborhood council, or at least by attending the board meetings.

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Contact Susan Williams of Save A Heart Save A Mind Foundation if you would like to help out or inquire about the program. www.saveaheartsaveamind.org

Contact Greg Bartz, LADWP Local Government & Community Relations Liaison, 213-367-2800 if you have more questions regarding the DWP's proposed rate hikes.

If you would like to attend board meetings or inquire about joining the board, here's their information:

NORTH HOLLYWOOD NORTH EAST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 

P. O. Box 16478 North Hollywood, CA 91615-6478 

Meets the THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT January through November

@ 7:00 PM, Site to be determined  

Email:  NoHoNorthEastNC@gmail.com 

Website:  www.nhnenc.org 

Message Phone:  818-627-8505

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