NOVEMBER ARCHIVES

Yaroslavsky Hails Voter Approval of MTA Reform Initiative, Moves Quickly to Implement Measure - Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky hailed voter approval of Proposition A, the "MTA Reform and Accountability Act of 1998," as "a mandate to change course" in regional transit planning. Yaroslavsky noted that post-election analysis showed that his initiative - which passed Countywide by a margin of 62%-38% - found broadbased support in every portion of the County. In a joint motion with Supervisor Mike Antonovich, another supporter of Prop. A, Yaroslavsky also moved quickly to implement Prop. A’s provisions for an independent audit, appointment of members to the Independent Citizens’ Advisory and Oversight Committee, and other required changes. Click here for further information on the MTA initiative.

Yaroslavsky Notes Passage of Prop. 10, State Tobacco Tax Initiative, Calls for Analysis to Help Establish Measure’s "Children and Families First" Program in Los Angeles County - Yaroslavsky praised voter approval of Prop. 10, a tobacco tax increase measure known officially as the "California Children and Families First Initiative." He also introduced a motion directing Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Officer David Janssen to analyze the measure and its fiscal impact on Los Angeles County, and to develop information that will assist the Board of Supervisors in establishing the program locally.

Yaroslavsky Announces Results of New County Health Dept. Survey on Smoking

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Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky (right) punches home a point as Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Programs and Services, looks on. Yaroslavsky and Fielding appeared at a press conference to announce the findings of a new County health survey of teen attitudes toward smoking, undertaken as part of the County’s ongoing tobacco-control program. The survey found that while 48% of teens polled would quit or cut down if cigarette prices went up by 50 cents per pack, raising the price by $1.00 would cause nearly 70% of those asked to cut back or quit. In addition, the study found that 66% of teens surveyed worried about becoming addicted, 73% worried about harming others, and 81%, or 4 out of 5, of the teens worried that it was bad for their health. (10/29/98)

Board Adopts Yaroslavsky Call for Health Department to Crack Down on Unlicensed Dental Clinics, Improve Dental Services to Medically Indigent - On November 3, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Yaroslavsky’s urgency motion calling on County health officials to investigate unlicensed dental operations and recommend stronger policies to control their operation. The motion also calls for an assessment of the overall issue of dental services to the medically indigent, with recommendations on how such services can be improved.

Yaroslavsky Announces Hollyhills Drain Contract Award - Yaroslavsky has announced Board approval on November 10 for a $6.4 million contract to construct Unit 6A of the Hollyhills Storm Drain in West Hollywood. Construction is set to begin in January, 1999 on San Vicente Boulevard, north of Beverly Boulevard, extending north to Santa Monica Boulevard, and should take 100 working days, concluding in June 1999. Click here for further details.

Yaroslavsky Announces Commission Appointments in November (+ designates reappointment)

11/03/98 Alfred Samulon, + Data Processing and Telecommunications Advisory Committee