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The City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment - supporting LA's 99 Neighborhood Councils to empower Angelenos in every LA community.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2009
It's Election Day, Los Angeles! Let's get out the vote and make your voice heard in the 2026 General Election 🗳️ Vote centers are open until 8:00 p.m. today. You can drop off your ballot or cast your vote at any vote center in Los Angeles.
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Didn't receive your mail in ballot or miss the deadline to register to vote? You can visit a vote center to complete a Conditional Voter Registration and cast a provisional ballot. Find a Vote Center near you: locator.lavote.gov/locations…
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EmpowerLA is celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November. One way to honor the native and Indigenous communities of Los Angeles this month and every month is through the Los Angeles Citywide Land Acknowledgement, stewarded by @lacivilrights Office of Race and Equity,
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local tribal partners, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, and LA County. This acknowledgement reaffirms Los Angeles’ commitment to equity and inclusion while recognizing the living cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples who continue to call this region home.
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From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy Halloween! 🦇 We hope you have a frightfully fun and safe day celebrating in your neighborhood.
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You're invited to join @ReadyLA and partner agencies for a virtual public preparedness briefing to help residents, business owners, and community leaders prepare for potential El Niño weather impacts and winter storm events.
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Understand local weather forecasts, learn how to build a 10-day disaster supply kit, establish household evacuation plans, and receive official emergency notifications, get practical tips on clearing gutters, downspouts, and storm drains, inspecting roofs, and obtaining sandbags
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EmpowerLA joins Angelenos in honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today we honor the histories, cultures, resilience, and continued contributions of Indigenous peoples on Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and all Indigenous lands.
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Extreme heat is a year-round issue in Los Angeles, especially with climate change. Check out @The_LARC and @CEMO_EJ4LA for tips to stay safe on hot days and for staying involved in cooling LA! How are you going to prepare for hotter days? Share in the comments below!
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On September 22, 2026, EmpowerLA was honored to join the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the first Joy P. Atkinson Neighborhood Council Excellence Awards Ceremony.
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North Westwood Neighborhood Council, and Los Feliz Neighborhood Council for their dedication to promoting greater civic participation in government and making government more responsive to local needs.
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EmpowerLA joins the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners in celebrating these accomplishments, and in honoring the legacy of late Commission President Emeritus Atkinson.
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Want a garden that thrives in the heat? Choose native and drought-tolerant plants that love LA’s summer climate. You’ll save water, stay cooler, and help the planet. Learn more with @The_LARC and @CEMO_EJ4LA.
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We are excited to share that earlier this month, Flor Chaidez was officially sworn in to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners! Representing East Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils, Commissioner Chaidez will bring firsthand knowledge and experience to her role.
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As a Board of Neighborhood Commissioner, she looks forward to bringing the same diplomacy, collaboration, and commitment to service that have guided her throughout her many years of community leadership.
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