Brought back in-person holiday events while following all Health Department protocols
Started new Halloween Hootenanny
Held virtual Eco-Friendly Fair with 200 free fruit trees given to residents with the Tree People
Started Mayor’s Award of Excellence to recognize special community members
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Initiated street racing task force with 63 vehicles impounded and 19 administrative citations issued for spectator violations
Improved crime prevention by issuing 84 rebates to residents for the purchase of home security systems worth $15,700
ADVOCATING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Submitted 22-page letter to Metro with comments, concerns, and questions about the proposed light rail project
Conducted two catalytic converter theft prevention events with 59 etchings done
KEEPING THE CITY FINANCIALLY STRONG
Increased Reserve (“rainy day”) Fund to $14.81 million, an increase of $1.98 million and representing 48% of City’s fiscal year 2022 General Fund
PRESERVING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Started construction on fourth water well to ensure safe and affordable drinking water supply for years to come
New mini-pitch soccer court at Dills Park, new running track at Salud Park, resurfaced basketball courts and remodeled public restrooms at other parks
Repaved seven separate segments of roadway covering two miles, including several neighborhood streets throughout the City
Replaced 4,250 square feet of sidewalk, 1,000 feet of curb & gutter, and 1,800 square feet of driveway aprons
Painted six utility boxes and one building wall using seven local artists under the Paramount Paints program
INVESTING IN OUR YOUTH
Hosted a Back to School event that provided nearly 400 Paramount families-in-need with backpacks, school supplies, shoes, sweaters, and haircuts
Installed Little Library Boxes at three parks… more are on the way
Issued 36 PEP scholarships to graduating PHS students
Started a new Youth Activities League in conjunction with Sheriff’s Department
LOOKING OUT FOR OUR BUSINESSES
Issued $470,000 COVID-19-related assistance grants to 47 businesses
Kept Al Fresco dining operational to help restaurants stay afloat
Provided support to help businesses navigate the pandemic-related colored tier system established by the Health Department
BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
Named Tree City USA for third year in a row
Adopted first-ever Climate Action Plan, one of only three cities in the region to have one
Implemented air monitoring program with City-owned monitors and City-hired consultant
Started enforcement of parking lot litter abatement ordinance
Convinced SC Edison to convert all street lights to brighter, more energy-efficient LED bulbs
Started replacing older City vehicles with all-electric vehicles
CARING FOR OUR HOMELESS
Continued initiatives that led to a 19% decrease in homelessness in Paramount -19%
Found shelter for 19 homeless individuals 19
Offered services to 72 unique individuals experiencing homelessness 72
RESPONDING TO THE PANDEMIC
First city in L.A. County to host a mobile COVID-testing bus
Coordinated on-going testing at Paramount and Progress parks
Conducted and coordinated mass vaccination events at Paramount Park and mobile vaccine clinics at four parks and various special events
Paid for taxi rides to vaccination sites and helped make online appointments for seniors
Held a COVID Memorial to recognize Paramount residents who lost their lives to the pandemic
Held and assisted with four food distribution events
Gave away 50,000 face masks and thousands of hand sanitizers, with thanks to Jayone Foods and Assemblymember Anthony Rendon for donations
Distributed 1,500 free COVID at-home test kits STATE
Safely/legally stored belongings of 22 homeless individuals 22
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$1.25 million for general park improvements
$1 million for improvements specifically at Dills Park
$582,000 for traffic improvements
Brenda Olmos VICE MAYOR
Vilma Cuellar Stallings
COUNCILMEMBERS
Isabel Aguayo
Laurie Guillen
MAYOR Peggy Lemons
RESIDENT
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
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ELECTION DAY IS JUNE 7, 2022
The next City of Paramount General Municipal Election will be held on June 7, 2022 for two seats on the City Council. The City’s election is being held in conjunction with the Statewide primary election and the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk is the primary source for voter registration and local election information, including voter information guides, voting by mail, and finding vote center and vote by mail drop box locations and hours.
Visit www.lavote.gov for complete election information.
Nomination papers and candidate packets will be available during the nomination period of February 14 through March 11, 2022. Please contact City Clerk Heidi Luce by phone at (562) 220-2225 or email hluce@paramountcity. com if you are interested in obtaining more information about running for office.
EL DÍA DE ELECCIONES ES EL 7 DE JUNIO DE 2022
Las próximas elecciones municipales generales de la ciudad de Paramount se llevarán a cabo el 7 de junio de 2022 para dos escaños en el Concejo Municipal. La elección de la Ciudad se lleva a cabo en conjunto con las elecciones primarias estatales y el Registrador/Secretario del Condado de Los Ángeles es la fuente principal para el registro de votantes y la información de las elecciones locales, incluidas las guías de información para los votantes, la votación por correo y la búsqueda de centros de votación y ubicaciones y horarios de buzones para depositar la votación por correo.
Visite www.lavote.gov para obtener información completa sobre las elecciones.
Los documentos de nominación y los paquetes de candidatos estarán disponibles durante el período de nominación del 14 de febrero al 11 de marzo de 2022. Comuníquese con la secretaria de la ciudad Heidi Luce por teléfono al 562-220-2225 o envíe un correo electrónico a hluce@paramountcity.com si está interesado en obtener más información sobre cómo postularse para un cargo.
