Los Angeles County

Sup. Sheila Kuehl on Measure W: The Safe, Clean Water Act

Issue: 
Sup. Sheila Kuehl

In November, Los Angeles County voters will decide on a proposed parcel tax to fund regional infrastructure projects for stormwater capture. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl describes the importance of stormwater capture to a holistic water management strategy for the region.

Eco-Rapid Transit: Metro Light Rail to Connect Southeast Los Angeles County & DTLA

Issue: 
Michael Kodama

Michael Kodama explains the West Santa Ana Branch Corridor "megaproject"—a proposed light rail connecting Downtown Los Angeles to Southeast L.A. County, which has endured the loss of manufacturing jobs alongside heavy industrial pollution and a dearth of mobility options.

LA County’s First Chief Sustainability Officer To Regionally Advance Sustainability

Issue: 
Gary Gero

Recently, Los Angeles County brought on Gary Gero as its first ever Chief Sustainability Officer. VX News sat down with Gero to outline his strategies for achieving stormwater, clean energy, and public transportation goals.