The MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council is an organization that was officially certified by the City of Los Angeles in June 2003 to increase our influence with City lawmakers and departments to improve our community. The Neighborhood Council came about as a result of Los Angeles City Charter Reform in 1999 to empower stakeholders in our community.
The Board is elected by stakeholders and holds monthly meetings, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. The Board is comprised of volunteers.
The Board is allocated a budget of $45,000 by the City from your tax dollars.
The board consists of 19 board members. A meeting must have 10 members for a quorum to do business.
- District Representatives - 5 (live in the boundaries)
- District Business Representative - 5
- Commercial Property Owner - 1
- Community Based Organization - 1
- Senior Citizen - 1 (60 years or older)
- Young Adult - 1 (between ages of 18 & 21)
- Expanded Stakeholder Representatives - 5
Boundaries
NORTH: 7th St. to Wishire Pl. to Sunset Pl. to Hoover St., including Lafayette Parkd to 3rd St.
SOUTH: Olympic Blvd.
EAST: Alvarado St.
WEST: Vermont Ave
Boundary Map
Purpose of the MPNC
The mission of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council is to serve as a free, open, accessible and democratic forum for the promotion, exchange, formulation and implementation of ideas, programs, and proposals on issues that concern or impact the city, the community and its stakeholders. The MPNC shall advise the City of Los Angeles on issues concerning City governance, the needs of this neighborhood council, the delivery of City services to this neighborhood council and on matters of a Citywide nature; establish partnerships between the community and businesses, and enrich communication, education, pride and compassion within the community.
Stakeholder Definition
Stakeholders are those who live, work, or own property in the boundaries of the MPNC as well as those who declare a stake in the neighborhood and can affirm the factual basis for it. Community stakeholders are those who participate in community based organizations and programs within the MPNC boundaries.
Stakeholders are invited to attend any board or committee meeting and participate in public comment.
Documents
Bylaws
Brown Act
Some photos by JuanCarlos Chan/Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
