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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · Aug 21

Amid persistent ICE raids, housing instability & uncertainty for many families, LA City Council also acted to address trafficking risks after disasters. Grateful to CMs Soto-Martínez, Park & all members for their leadership. 👉Full release & our work: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/trafficking-in-disasters

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Aug 26

📣It shouldn’t take 9 months to fix a streetlight!!

We’re investing $500k in discretionary funding to get the lights back on in time for shorter winter days, and we’ll keep fighting for a sustainable streetlighting investment so families aren’t left in the dark.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Aug 14

Our team brought the first day of school energy across the district! ✏️📚

Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome coming into class.

We stopped by to bring donuts and coffee to our incredible faculty and @utlanow.bsky.social teachers — a small thank you for keeping our children safe. 🍩

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jul 21

🌳 LA’s tree trimming cycle takes 15+ years – but in many areas of the city, we can’t wait.

We invested $100k in discretionary funds for trimming across the district. In just one weekend in Atwater, crews trimmed 60 massive trees, cleared debris, and kept it all green by turning it into mulch.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jul 19

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by last night’s horrific crash outside the Vermont nightclub in East Hollywood.

We’re deeply grateful to the first responders and bystanders who rushed to the scene to save lives. Our office is monitoring the situation closely as the investigation continues.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jul 17

If you're looking to adopt a furry companion, look no further!

✨This is your sign ✨

TailWaggers Pets is hosting an adoption event this Saturday, July 19th, at their Hollywood location!

Swing on by & be prepared to meet your new best friend!

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jul 16

We’re hosting a FREE Immigration Legal Workshops this Saturday with 3 different sessions available!

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Immigration lawyers in both Spanish & English from the comfort of your own home!

Join using the link bit.ly/cd13immigrationresources.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jul 15

Streets For All is committed to making Los Angeles’ streets safer for everyone - no matter how you get around.

As our Organization of the Month for July, we met up with @michaelschneider.com from @streetsforall.org to talk about these projects and more!

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jun 14

Across LA, community is showing up.

#nokings #ICEoutofLA

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Jun 13

CHIRLA carries the legacy and strength of community leaders who’ve led the movement for immigrant justice for nearly four decades. 🦋

Our voices will rise, echoing with love, resilience, and a call for justice. An attack on one is an attack on all!

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Apr 30

👖 Denim Day began after a high-profile case where a sexual assault conviction was overturned because the victim wore tight jeans — sparking global outrage.

By wearing denim, we stand against victim blaming, raise awareness about sexual violence, and honor the courage of survivors.

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Apr 3

In 2024, here’s what our dedicated teams accomplished in District 13:

✅ Cleaned 660 alleys and streets
✅ Removed 3,125 illegally dumped items
✅ Cleared 245,890 pounds of litter
✅ Maintained 225 trees
✅ Abated over 86k square feet of weeds from public spaces

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Apr 3

The LA Conservation Corps provides training and paid employment to young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds while they clean up the city through week abatement, illegal dumping, bulky item pickup, and more. It’s a win-win-win for the entire community.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Mar 28

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Mar 28

City Council advanced our package of immigration protections!

The Trump administration has made it clear that their mass deportation agenda is about separating families, attacking our neighbors, and instilling fear in our communities.

We need to fight back.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Mar 27

⚠️ Metro B/D Line Service Alert ⚠️

Service on the Metro B & D lines will be suspended between 7th St/Metro Center & Union Station from 5:45 am on Friday, March 28, through Sunday, March 30.

For more details, visit metro.net/alerts or call 323.GO.METRO.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Mar 27

📣 New City Services App 📣

A new app will provide a faster, smarter, and more user-friendly way to connect with city services like bulky items, broken streetlights, downed trees, and more.

Visit angeleno.lacity.org to learn more and create an account!

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 23

In District 13, we still have a handful of pedestrian tunnels that help kids get to school safely.

Recently, we worked with Vine St Elementary to secure their tunnel and power wash it to keep it clean. And this morning, we joined students and parents to paint a beautiful mural across the tunnel!

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 23

LA once had hundreds of pedestrian tunnels, especially near schools, to help children and families move around safely. But since the 1970s, many tunnels fell into disrepair and were closed.

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 8

LA’s Annual Homeless Count has to be rescheduled because of the fires, making it even more important to get an influx of new community volunteers to make it possible.

Sign up to help out in our district on February 18 and across LA February 19-20 at theycountwillyou.org

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 4

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 4

Hoy en el Concejo Municipal presentamos legislación para proteger a los Angelenos inmigrantes

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 4

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 4

We introduced legislation today at City Council to protect immigrant Angelenos!

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Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez @cd13.lacity.gov · Feb 3

🗣️ We keep us safe! If you see 🧊 in your communities, remember to document it & call our LA Rapid Response Network hotline to report it. 📲 Let’s stay informed to keep all our communities safe! 🫂🦋

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