Common Sense...Common Ground

Elisa Avalos was born and raised in Pacoima and plays an instrumental role in bringing access to all community members as a volunteer, organizer, and activist. The proud daughter of immigrants, Ms. Avalos’s mother and father instilled in her a strong commitment to volunteerism, teaching her to give back to her country and community. A cancer survivor, Ms. Avalos has volunteered for the Pacoima and San Fernando Relay for Life efforts for several years, sharing her story to inspire others to commit to help find a cure for cancer. Ms. Avalos is a dedicated mother who has a vision that all children have the opportunities to

reach their full potential and volunteered for ten years with First 5 LA, serving as a parent representative in the Best Start leadership body, ensuring that families’ voices are included in decision-making within their communities. Ms. Avalos designed a mentorship program at Pacoima Charter, to engage young

children in volunteerism, building their confidence and planting the seed for a lifelong commitment to being in service of community. Elisa’s love for the community of the San Fernando Valley is unmatched,

and in the role as City Council Member, she will continue to advocate for its residents. As a mother and president of the Neighborhood Council, she has seen her share of dysfunction in our city government. City leaders who say what they need to get elected and spend their time in office campaigning to stay there. Our city is slipping away from us and into the hands of those who sell her piece by piece to the highest bidder, realizing the dreams of speculators, outside developers and anyone else but her residents. Los Angeles needs a responsive city hall that governs by and for the people of Los Angeles.. The small business owners, the artists, the present and future home owners, mothers, fathers and their families.  She will dedicate herself and her staff to that goal as your public servant. We can restore one of the greatest cities on earth, preserving her rich history and creating her limitless future...together.  

-Monthly meetings with all neighborhood councils to discuss local issues and 

 grievances. A representative from

 each council will be welcome at these

 monthly meetings.

-Appropriate funding for police and fire

departments to include community over-

 site and community centric policing,

 mental health incident units to

 supplement police response, fiscal 

 transparency from the city and consultation of 

 local police and fire department chiefs

 regarding policy relevant to their

 communities.

-Address the homeless issue with 

 stringent fiscal responsibility, legislate 

 with consideration for the needs of the

 homeless AND the needs of local 

 businesses and residents and advocate

 to re-establish our State mental health

 facilities. 

-Re-establish CEQA as law, not option, 

 and allow only appropriate land use that 

 respects local zoning,  community input, 

 traffic safety and environmental impact.

 -Preserve and protect zoning for our 

 equestrian, agricultural and open spaces! 

- Transparent lobbying and taxation 

   with input from constituents.

-Increase fines for dumping, littering and

  gross fire and traffic safety violations.

-Thoughtful infrastructure development

  and land use that is fiscally, socially and

  environmentally responsible. Prioritize

  contracting local  builders over outside 

  developers and speculators.

-Reject one size fits all  zoning and land

  use control by Sacramento. Save our 

  single family neighborhoods, horse communities and open spaces.

-Establish modern animal rights 

  legislation that addresses our 

  un-neutered/spayed population. 

-12,000 California homeless veterans

  in 2020. This is not a political issue. It is a moral crisis.

  Let's fix it all together.

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of The Mayor of Los Angeles and its residents for your hard work and commitment to improving the lives of the San Fernando Valley residents. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of California State Assembly District, from Assemblywoman Luz Rivas for Commending Leadership For Coordination of the 2019 Pacoima National Night Out. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 6th District Council Office, Councilwoman Nury Martinez for your continued support and involvement of First 5 LA. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 39th Assembly District, Assemblywoman Luz Rivas for outstanding volunteerism during Thanksgiving Food Distribution at MEND. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 3rd District County of Los Angeles, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, recognition for being President of Pacoima Neighborhood Council in contributing to Chicas Mom, Inc. for contributing to over 700 families in Northeast in San Fernando Valley. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, for Exemplary Efforts in Contributing to Pacoima’s National Night Out 2019. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 7th District Council Office, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez for your volunteer work in the Pacoima community. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of California State Assembly District, from Assemblywoman Luz Rivas for 8th Annual John Hernandez State Farm Community Blood Drive. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 18th State Senate District of the State of California, Bob Hertzberg office for participating in the Community Clean-Up Event off Herrick/Vaughn Street. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 7th District Council Office, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez for participating in the Community Clean-Up Event off Osborne Place/Glenoaks Blvd. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 18th State Senate District of the State of California, Bob Hertzberg office for the role in the 48th Victory Day of Bangladesh and the 8th Anniversary of Little Bangladesh. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 18th State Senate District of the State of California, Bob Hertzberg office being a Guidance Body Member for the role in Summer Fest 2017.

Certificate of Completion - On behalf of National Council For Behavioral Health Youth Mental First Aid USA 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 39th Assembly District, Assemblywoman Patty Lopez for Parent Recognition Event. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 18th State Senate District of the State of California, Bob Hertzberg office honoring your committee work of the 2016 Northeast Valley Best Start Summer Fest. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 7th District Council Office, Councilmember Felipe Fuentes for your hard work and dedication as a committee member Northeast Valley Best Start Summer Fest 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 18th State Senate District of the State of California, Bob Hertzberg office being a Guidance Body Member. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 39th Assembly District, Assemblywoman Patty Lopez 2016 Woman of The Year. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 39th Assembly District, Assemblywoman Patty Lopez for your initiative and willingness to support The American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Pacoima. 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of the 39th Assembly District, Assemblywoman Patty Lopez for your dedication, contribution, and service in Best Start Northeast Valley First 5 LA 

Certificate of Recognition - On behalf of Best Start Northeast Valley First 5 LA for dedicated service so that children are healthy, safe, and ready for school, families are strong and communities support families to succeed.