ISSUES
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES
OF VALLEY RESIDENTS
For nearly two decades, Barri has worked to improve the lives of Valley residents by:
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Leading community outreach and engagement for over two million residents as Director of Community Affairs for L.A. County’s Third District
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Helping Los Angeles recover from devastating wildfires, including securing $23.5 million in State funding to rebuild local organizations after the Woolsey Fire
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Organizing Valley-wide efforts to secure transportation and infrastructure funding
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Supporting arts and culture in the West Valley through the Valley Cultural Foundation
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Secured $20k for West Valley YMCA from Verizon in 2009
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Strengthening community organizations, expanding healthcare access with Planned Parenthood, and uplifting women in leadership
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Playing a key role in passing historic ethics reform at the County of Los Angeles
Barri’s Priorities For The West Valley Include:
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Public Safety & Housing: Ensuring Safe, Clean Neighborhoods
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Enhancing the Economic Vitality of Our Region: Focusing on Workforce Development and Support Job Creation
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Making Government Work Better for the People It Represents: Humanizing Core Service Delivery With Transparency and Efficiency
“Barri has been a partner and supporter of our work along the upper L.A. River for the past few years. We appreciate her interest in our work, commitment to support efforts, and follow through on needed changes to the area — all critical qualities for a healthy and successful community-government partnership.”
-Evelyn Aleman, co-founder, L.A. River Walkers and Watchers.
