City Of Hawthorne

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Congratulations to our Newly Elected Officials - Sworn in this Week. First we want to thank all of you who voted! Over 32,000 Hawthorne residents voted, meaning that over 75% of our registered voters voted! We also want to congratulate our newly elected officials who were officially sworn in this week. Mayor Vargas (re-elected) Council Member Angie Reyes English Council Member L. David Patterson... Link to official results: https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/svc/4193_Community.pdf?v=5 Best regards, The City Clerk's Office

KEEP LA COUNTY DINING GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION REOPENED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 AT 8:00 AM. Alhambra, CA, December 5, 2020 The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has resolved the technical issues that downed the Keep LA County Dining Grant Program application portal earlier in the week. A new application platform is scheduled to reopen on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 8 a.m. and will remain available until Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 5 p.m., or until 2...Continue reading

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Small Business Relief Grant: Governor Newsom and the Legislature announced a package of assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including grants of up to $25,000 for small businesses. There are also additional tax relief and recovery loans available through the California Rebuilding Fund. Visit https://business.ca.gov/osba-signup/ for more information.

Some helpful holiday shopping tips from H.P.D. Be safe out there, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Hawthorne Business Expo 2021 Has Gone Virtual!

Prevent Long Voting Lines - Be a Helpful Friend and Family Member. Dear Neighbors, Please tell your friends and family members who are not on social media to go vote today. During the primary election I visited all of our Hawthorne Voting Centers and some wait times were up to two hours that evening. I asked people in line why they waited until Election Day and about half of them shared that they were not aware that they could vote before Election Day. Please reach out t...o anyone you know who may have not voted yet and ask them to vote today. The Vote Centers are open until 7pm tonight. If anyone needs a ride to a Vote Center please ask them to call me at 310-349-2918. Your City Clerk, Dr. Paul Jimenez

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 54974 of the California Government Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists on the Youth Commission. The duties and qualifications for the position are attached hereto. Final appointment to the Board shall not be made by the City Council for at least 10 working days after posting of this notice in the office of the City Clerk. The duties and responsibilities of this commission shall be as provided in this code or by the Government C...ode of the State. 2.17.070 PurposeDuties and responsibilities. The purpose of the commission shall be to coordinate and direct the resources of the city in conjunction with the four pillars: (A) education; (B) community service; (C) civic engagement; and (D) leadership. The commission shall have the duty to disseminate information relating to education, providing volunteer opportunities, encouraging a culture of college attendance, and promoting the youth voice in local government; it shall also have the duty, responsibility and discretion to make reports and recommendations to the city manager or to the city council. Such other matters may be referred to the commission by the city council from time to time. (Ord. 2190 2, 2019; Ord. 1551 1, 1993.) January 4, 2021 Diana Cucalon, Acting Deputy City Clerk See more

City of Hawthorne Free Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drive Through Collection Event

City of Hawthorne Recreation & Community Services Department Drive-Thru Halloween Trunk or Treat Event - Friday October 30, 2020 at Memorial Center Parking Lot Fun * Goodies * Music * and MORE!

Please contact the City of Hawthorne Code Enforcement team with any potential municipal code violations within the City of Hawthorne

Decide The Future of Zela Davis Park! We invite you, your family, friends and neighbors to hear updates on the possible Zela Davis Park Renovation that would be funded by a grant through the California... State Parks, Prop 68 grant program. Both sessions are identical, so please come to one that is most convenient to you See more

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Hello Hawthorne Neighbors, You can now begin voting at Hawthorne Memorial Park. Sunday November 1st from 10AM until 4PM the park will serve as a Flex Vote Center. The park is located at 3901 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne CA, 90250. For more information about Flex Vote Centers, please view the attached flyer.

Hello Hawthorne Neighbors, You can now begin voting at Holly Park. Saturday October 31st from 10AM until 4PM the park will serve as a Flex Vote Center. The park is located at 2058 W 120th St, Hawthorne CA, 90250. For more information about Flex Vote Centers, please view the attached flyer.

Please Go Vote Today! You Have 6 Hawthorne Options! Dear Neighbors! You can vote today at either of our 2 Voting Centers starting at 10am today (Memorial Park & Del Aire Park) or you can drop off your ballot at one of our 4 Voting Drop-Off Ballot Boxes: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm?id=4193&culture=en... Please tell your family and friends to vote today!

Begin Voting Today! - Holly Park. (English & Español) Hello Hawthorne Neighbors, You can now begin voting at Holly Park. Today from 10AM until 7PM the park will serve as a Flex Vote Center. The park is located at 2058 W 120th St, Hawthorne CA, 90250. For more information about Flex Vote Centers, please view the attached flyer.... - - - - - - ¡Empiece a votar hoy! - Holly Park. Hola vecinos de Hawthorne, Ahora puede comenzar a votar en Holly Park. Hoy de 10AM Hasta las 7PM, El parque funcionará como un centro de votación flexible. El parque está ubicado en 2058 W 120th St, Hawthorne CA, 90250. Para obtener más información sobre los centros de votación Flex, consulte el folleto adjunto.

Begin Voting Today! - Del Aire Park. (English & Español) Hello Hawthorne Neighbors, You can now begin voting at Del Aire Park. Today from 10AM until 7PM the park will serve as a Flex Vote Center. The park is located at 2601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne CA, 90250. For more information about Flex Vote Centers, please view the attached flyer... - - - - - - ¡Empiece a votar hoy! - Parque del Aire. Hola vecinos de Hawthorne, Ahora puede comenzar a votar en Del Aire Park. Hoy de 10AM Hasta las 7PM, El parque funcionará como un centro de votación flexible. El parque está ubicado en 2601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne CA, 90250. Para obtener más información sobre los centros de votación Flex, consulte el folleto adjunto.

Questions about the Voting Process... Your City Clerk's Office is Here for You. Dear Neighbors, You have probably noticed that we are sending you out a lot of information about the voting process via Nextdoor. This is a reminder that if you have any questions about the voting process, you can simply go to the following link that we created for you: cityofhawthorne.org/voting If you don't find an answer to your question or concern, you can contact our office by sending us ...an email or calling us. This is also a reminder that starting tomorrow, you can go to a Voting Center in Hawthorne. We have 3 avaliable locations this weekend depending on the day/time. Hollypark - 2058 W 120th St, Hawthorne 10/24 - 10am-4pm Memorial Park - 3901 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne 10/25 - 10am-4pm Del Aire Park - 12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne 10/24 - 11/02: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 11/03: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thank you, Paul Dr. Paul Jimenez City Clerk: City of Hawthorne Phone: (310) 349-2918 |[email protected]

Intimidación al votante - ¿Qué es? & Cómo denunciarlo. Hola vecinos de Hawthorne, Aquí hay información útil sobre qué es la intimidación de votantes, cómo detectarla y cómo puede denunciarla: La intimidación de votantes es ilegal y constituye un delito grave. Es un delito grave si una persona "hace uso o amenaza con hacer uso de cualquier fuerza, violencia o táctica de coerción o intimidación" para obligar a otra persona a votar o abstenerse de votar, abstenerse de votar por ...una persona o medida en particular en cualquier elección; o porque alguna persona votó o se abstuvo de votar en cualquier elección o votó o se abstuvo de votar por alguna persona o medida en particular. (Código Elec., 18540.) Ejemplos de intimidación al votante: Bloquear el acceso a los lugares de votación Amenaza de emprender acciones penales contra los votantes CCROV # 20236 6 de octubre de 2020 Presentar información falsa sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad de los votantes, incluidas las consecuencias penales por votar (por ejemplo, deuda de tarjetas de crédito, cheques de órdenes de arresto, etc.) Comportamiento de hostigamiento o amenaza, incluido el interrogatorio agresivo de los votantes en función de la raza, la identidad de género de una persona o interrogar agresivamente a los votantes sobre su ciudadanía, antecedentes penales u otras calificaciones para votar Desafiar el derecho de voto de los votantes Presentar información falsa a los votantes sobre el proceso y los requisitos de votación, incluida la capacidad de hablar inglés o la necesidad de presentar ciertos tipos de identificación con fotografía. Agresión, agresión, amenazas de violencia, blandir armas Línea directa para quejas: Si algún californiano cree que se le niegan sus derechos de voto, debe comunicarse con el funcionario electoral local de su condado o la línea gratuita para votantes de la Secretaría de Estado al (800) 345-VOTE (8683). Al denunciar la intimidación de votantes, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: - Información de contacto del condado (incluido el número de teléfono y el correo electrónico) - Fecha y hora del incidente - Ubicación (precinto; nombre y dirección del lugar de votación) - Descripción de cualquier actividad de intimidación de votantes, interrupción y / o desafío no autorizado (es decir, por quién; palabras descritas; conducta de la actividad; respuesta / reacción de otros votantes) - Si se resolvió el problema y cómo (es decir, conversación con el observador u otra persona; acción correctiva; observador u otra persona removida; se requiere una respuesta policial)

Voter Intimidation - What is it? & How to Report it. Hello Hawthorne Neighbors, Here is some helpful information on what voter intimidation is, how to detect it, and how you can report it: Voter intimidation is illegal and is a serious offense. It is a felony if any person makes use of or threatens to make use of any force, violence, or tactic of coercion or intimidation to compel any other person to vote or refrain from voting, refrain from voting for any particular person... or measure at any election; or because any person voted or refrained from voting at any election or voted or refrained from voting for any particular person or measure. (Elec. Code, 18540.) Examples of Voter Intimidation: Blocking access to voting locations Threatening criminal action against voters CCROV #20236 October 6, 2020 Presenting false information about voter eligibility requirements, including criminal consequences for voting (e.g., credit card debt, arrest warrant checks, etc.) Harassing or threatening behavior, including aggressive questioning of voters based on a person’s race, gender identity, or aggressively questioning voters about their citizenship, criminal record, or other qualifications to vote Challenging voters’ right to vote Presenting false information to voters about the voting process and requirements, including the ability to speak English, or the need to present certain types of photo identification Assault, battery, threats of violence, brandishing of weapons Complaint Hotline: If any Californian believes their voting rights are being denied, they should contact their local county elections official or the Secretary of State’s toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683). When reporting voter intimidation, please take note of the following: - County contact information (including phone number and email) - Date and time of incident - Location (precinct; name and address of voting location) - Description of any voter intimidation activity, disruption and/or unauthorized challenge (i.e., by who; described words; conduct of activity; response/reaction of other voters) - Whether and how issue was resolved (i.e., conversation with observer or other person; corrective action; observer or other person removed; law enforcement response required)

Second Round of Funding Announced for Businesses Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19