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Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3)
Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) has significantly invested efforts in Los Angeles to reduce silos and coordinate and integrate major public systems. The intent is to increase positive outcomes in education, workforce development, housing and for the general well-being of disconnected youth ages 16 to 24.
Every young adult, in Los Angeles, must be given the opportunity to fulfill their hopes and aspirations. Unfortunately, many young adults do not have the opportunity to graduate from high school, receive post-secondary training, afford safe and secure housing, or receive health and mental health services.
The LAP3 strategic plan maps out ways to bolster collaboration between the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles County, and a host of private and community partners. This program gives a second chance to those seeking a breakthrough that is positive and productive.
The Fair Chance Act (Assembly Bill No. 1008)
The Fair Chance Act (Assembly Bill No. 1008), also known as the “Ban the Box” law, went into effect on January 1, 2018. The law’s purpose is to level the playing field for highly qualified job applicants who have a past criminal conviction. Under the Fair Chance Act, it is illegal for most employers in California (with five or more employees) to ask about an applicant’s criminal record before making a job offer.
Employers cannot include questions about an applicant’s criminal record in their “help wanted” ads, applications, or during a job interview. The Fair Chance Act allows each applicant to demonstrate their individual merit without the stigma of their past.
Exide and Lead Based Abatement Program:
In 2019, the County of Los Angeles received a portion of a $305 million statewide settlement to address lead paint-related hazards in residential property. This was part of Los Angeles County’s settlement with SoCalGas over the Aliso Canyon gas leak. The Department of Public Health (DPH) and the LA County Development Authority (LACDA) have partnered with the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to create a program that trains residents in construction with a specialty in lead paint removal. The program targets residents of community housing facilities directly affected by the settlement.
The OurCounty Sustainability Plan (“the Plan”)
The OurCounty Sustainability Plan (“the Plan”) is a regional sustainability 12-point plan for Los Angeles County. It outlines a bold, inclusive, and truly regional vision for present and future generations of Los Angeles. OurCounty has executed a strategy outlining what local governments and stakeholders can do to enhance the well-being of every community in the County while reducing damage to the natural environment and adapting to the changing climate. This sustainability plan is particularly important for communities that have been disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution.