Since taking workplace, Padilla pushed to convey Metropolis Council conferences again to Van Nuys Metropolis Corridor. She additionally helped homeless individuals dwelling at an encampment at Aetna Road and Van Nuys Boulevard discover housing by way of Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Secure program.
Padilla, in an interview, described how she’s working with Van Nuys Boulevard companies prematurely of closures attributable to a brand new gentle rail challenge — one in all a number of transit-related tasks coming to District 6.
In February, she’ll assist launch a psychological well being writing program with town’s libraries.
Padilla, when requested about what it was wish to turn out to be a council member, mentioned she was struck by the dearth of coaching that new members obtain.
“Fortunately, as a result of I feel I used to be so targeted on figuring out what I needed to do, [and] being somebody who asks a whole lot of questions, I slowly however certainly was capable of determine it out,” mentioned Padilla, 37.
Minasova, 52, is a respiratory care practitioner and Panorama Metropolis resident.
She can also be a candidate within the state Meeting race to succeed Luz Maria Rivas in District 43 within the northeast Valley.
“I needed to see the distinction between the state and native [elections],” Minasova advised The Instances of her determination to run for 2 seats without delay.
Michael Sanchez, senior public data specialist for the Los Angeles County Recorder/Registrar, mentioned that his workplace isn’t conscious of any prohibitions in opposition to Minasova showing on the identical poll as a Metropolis Council candidate and a state Meeting candidate.
On homelessness, Minasova desires to open extra shelters within the district and use the Nationwide Guard to supervise the amenities. She additionally desires to launch a fleet of ambulances for homeless individuals.
If elected, Minasova mentioned she is going to search to vary town’s election guidelines so council candidates want fewer signatures to get on the poll.
Minasova hasn’t reported elevating any cash for her council race.
Ayao, 72, is an actual property dealer and former restaurant proprietor who lives in Panorama Metropolis. Though the race is nonpartisan, he’s the one Republican candidate working in District 6. A resident of Panorama Metropolis, his marketing campaign is targeted closely on serving to companies.
“The district wants contemporary concepts,” Ayao mentioned, including that the issues going through the district “bridge occasion strains.”
He desires town to supply low-interest loans for small-business house owners and suggests funding the development of low-income housing by utilizing federal tax earnings.
On public security, Ayao desires to create a specialised police crew to reply to calls about homelessness. He additionally desires to put cameras in high-crime areas.
He’s raised $2,285 by way of January, which features a $1,800 mortgage he supplied his marketing campaign. He’s endorsed by the Los Angeles Hispanic Republican Membership, amongst others.
