Your Voice Matters!
Neighborhood Council Elections 2025
Call for Candidates
Dear Neighbors,
Make a difference in your community by becoming a Neighborhood Council Board member. Applications are being accepted NOW! Apply online or in-person at the Elysian Valley Recreation Center for the upcoming 2025 Neighborhood Council elections.
What is the Neighborhood Council?
The Neighborhood Council serves as the voice of our community, working directly with city officials to:
- Advocate for local improvements
- Influence city planning decisions
- Allocate community improvement funds
- Address neighborhood concerns and issues
Why Should You Run?
As a Council member, you will:
- Shape the future of our neighborhood
- Work directly with city departments
- Help allocate community resources
- Build stronger connections with neighbors
- Gain valuable leadership experience
Important Information
- Candidate Filing starts on December 27, 2024 and runs through February 10, 2025
- The Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council is made up of of 15 seats total: 14 At-Large seats, including one Youth seat, and one Community Interest seat.
- Membership on the Neighborhood Council is open to all Elysian Valley Stakeholders—meaning those who live, work, or own property or a business within our boundaries, as well as to “community interest stakeholders,” such as church members, local students (or parents of students), or members of local nonprofit organizations. The minimum age to run for most NC seats is 18, except for Youth seat candidates, who may be between the ages of 14-17.
- Candidates and voters need not be US citizens or legal residents to qualify. Participation is also open to the formerly incarcerated.
How to Apply
- Complete the candidate application form available at the Elysian Valley Recreation Center or online at: https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/neighborhood-council-elections/how-become-nc-candidate
- Provide proof of eligibility (ID and documentation showing your connection to the neighborhood).
- Submit a brief statement about why you want to serve on the Council.
- Include a recent photograph (optional).
Questions?
- Email: outreach.evrncla@gmail.com
- Phone: City Clerk Office (213) 978-0444
- Web: https://www.myevrnc.com/neighborhood-council-elections
- In-Person: Attend a candidate information session on January 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm, before a special Board meeting at the Elysian Valley Recreation Center, 1811 Ripple Place. You may also pick up an application at this location on Monday, Wednesday-Friday 10 AM - 9 PM, Tuesday 9 AM - 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM. See our website for more info!
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community. Apply today!
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Same URL, New Look!
Have you visited myevrnc.com lately? Our redesigned website makes it easier than ever to stay connected with your community. Find meeting schedules, access important documents, and learn how you can get involved. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to Elysian Valley, our updated, user-friendly platform puts local governance at your fingertips. Explore council updates, community resources, and upcoming events at myevrnc.com.
If you'd like to help us improve our website and give us feedback, please take the survey linked below. We appreciate your valuable input!
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- January 15, 5:30 pm: Community Impact Statement Committee Meeting
- January15, 6:30 pm: Outreach Committee Meeting
- January 22, 6:30 pm: Environment and Land Use Committee Meeting
- January 25, 5:00 pm: Election Info Session and Special Board Meeting
Please visit our website for an updated calendar and to find links to agendas and supplemental documents; hard copies are also available at our in-person meetings.
NOTE: Meetings are subject to change and/or cancellation, so please check the website prior to attending.
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