Letter: Krekorian Looks to Continue Building a Stronger Studio City

Note: The following message was originally distributed by City Councilmember Paul Krekorian's office in December 2013:

Dear Friends:

As 2013 draws to a close, I'm inspired by the realization of how far we've come as a city under difficult circumstances in recent years. I'm encouraged by our progress so far, and while challenges still lie ahead, I'm confident that the New Year will be brighter still.

This year we celebrated the news that crime dropped in Los Angeles for the 10th consecutive year, making us the safest big city in America.  In Council District Two, we've seen job growth and increased business revenues every year since I was elected to the council, and I'm working hard to expand opportunity further by assisting small businesses, boosting local film and TV production and investing in our infrastructure.

As budget and finance chair, I've led the stabilization of the city's fiscal health, and we've begun taking steps toward restoring services such as extending library hours, increasing graffiti removal and upgrading ambulance service. In my district, we've opened new playgrounds, resurfaced or slurry sealed nearly 50 miles of streets and increased tree trimming. And in the year that marked the centennial of the opening of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, we stood on the shoulders of William Mulholland and successfully completed one of the largest and most challenging infrastructure projects in recent memory by replacing one of the city's largest water lines, through Coldwater Canyon, ahead of schedule and under budget.

I'm incredibly grateful to have the honor of representing a district that is known for its activism, in which so many people devote their time, talents and energy to making their community a better place.  I'm also blessed to have an exceptionally talented and committed staff of professionals who work hard every day for the people we represent, and as I reflect back on this year I'm very grateful that each of them is a part of our team. Working together, we will continue to build a better future for North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley, Valley Glen, Valley Village and Van Nuys.  I thank you for giving me the opportunity to play a part in that progress.

As we look forward to great accomplishments in 2014, I want to extend to you my best wishes, and those of my family and staff, for a very happy holiday season and New Year. 

Very truly yours, 
Councilmember Paul Krekorian

Councilmember Paul Krekorian represents Los Angeles' Second Council District, which includes the east San Fernando Valley. His website is cd2.lacity.org, where you can sign up for news updates or visit him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) or Facebook.