Understanding the Vision of the New Incoming Chair of Los Angeles County 

Kathryn Barger assumes the role of Chair for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presents her vision for the county.

What You Need to Know

With a career dedicated to county service, Chair Barger brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the year ahead.  

Here are the key points from her recent speech: 

• Chair Barger’s focus is on safety and unity. She sees safety as key to a thriving community and aims to ensure everyone feels secure with proper support. 

• Barger plans to galvanize nine county departments, including Sheriff, Fire, and District Attorney, to improve public safety. She emphasizes teamwork over bureaucracy to drive change.  

• She wants to focus on investing in public safety, supporting foster youth, and improving health and mental health systems. She also urges residents to speak up and guide county services. 

• Barger highlighted her non-partisan approach, stressing that county government is about people, not politics, and promised to lead with steady collaboration and respect for diverse perspectives. 

How It Impacts You

As property managers and members of the commercial real estate industry, the incoming Chair's vision and priorities have several implications. 

Chair Barger’s focus on public safety may lead to more security in neighborhoods and business districts, creating safer environments for tenants, employees, and customers, and possibly increasing property values. 

Collaboration with Law Enforcement could improve coordination among public safety departments, leading to more effective law enforcement and better security for commercial properties. 

The Chair’s focus on supportive services and interim housing could reduce homelessness around our member buildings, leading to cleaner and safer streets.  

Chair Barger encourages residents and businesses to voice their needs, allowing property managers to influence policies that impact their operations. 

A focus on unity and collaboration can strengthen community ties, benefiting relationships between property owners, tenants, and local authorities. 

Looking Ahead

Our members should stay engaged in her county leadership, as her goals present opportunities to enhance security, reduce homelessness, and foster stronger partnerships with local authorities. 

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