Councilmember Paul Koretz's Council District 5 Newsletter

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Dear Friends,

Joaquin Phoenix’s Best Actor acceptance speech at the Academy Awards was a compassionate  recognition that issues of societal inequality, from racial/ gender/ LGBTQIA bias to climate change and animal rights, all have one commonality -- injustice.  

As your Councilmember, my staff and I work daily to prioritize the fundamental issues of our district, whether they are matters of infrastructure, homelessness, housing, public safety, transportation, or our environment.  At the same time we, like each of our constituents, are part of a larger community of our neighborhoods and our districts, our City of Los Angeles, our State of California, our United States and, of course our Earth. And we know it starts at home.  

That is why we work to support all of the selfless efforts of our constituents and organizations that service our community at every chance we get.  We know that as neighbors you reach out to each other in times of need and stand up against injustice and we are thrilled to support your efforts, as well. 

So this Valentine’s Day, I am taking a minute to spread a message of love, compassion and gratitude for taking care of each other in our collective drive to make the world a bit better. 
Thank you to everyone who shows up to serve, whether as a member of an HOA or Neighborhood Council, chaperones or volunteers at local schools, helping the homeless, checking in on an elderly neighbor, rescuing animals, or helping at a non-profit organization.    

Joaquin Phoenix concluded his speech quoting his brother, River, who died tragically in 1993 at the age of 23. River was an actor, a musician, and an animal activist.

“Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow” 
- Lyrics by River Phoenix, age 17.

Happy Valentine’s Day!  

Sincerely,

Paul Koretz

P.S. 
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, our offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020.

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