| Los Angeles County, CA | March 4, 2003 Election |
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The current state of the Eighth DistrictBy Forescee Hogan-RowlesCandidate for Council Member; City of Los Angeles; District 8 |
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Forescee Hogan-Rowles has the vision needed to bring about changes for the better in the Eight City Council District, by implementing: Programs and Partnerships for *Economic and Job Development *Strong Anti-Crime Programs and...This is the current state of the Eighth District: · Unemployment in the 8th District is highest of all of the city's 15 council districts. · The 8th District has the fewest number of businesses in Los Angeles that employ five or more people. · For every one job in the other 14 Districts there are three people unemployed. But in the 8th District for every one job there are 7 people unemployed. · The unemployment rate in the 8th district is higher than the national average for most major cities. · The 8th District had the highest percentage of property destroyed in the 1992 civil unrest and the lowest number of properties redeveloped. The result has been vacant lots, blight and an increase in graffiti, crime and unemployment. · The 8th District has the highest youth unemployment rate in Los Angeles. · The 8th District lacks activities and entertainment for youth, which combined with high youth unemployment result in an increase in crimes committed by young people. Forescee Hogan-Rowles has the vision needed to bring about changes for the better in the Eight City Council District, by implementing: · Strong Anti-Crime Programs · New and Expanded Business Development · Excellence in Services for Residents · Economic and Job Development · Programs and Partnerships for Gang Violence and Graffiti Prevention · Affordable Housing · Expanded Services for Youths and Services · Neighborhood Councils |
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