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TO: Representatives from the California Legislature within the Vernon Area SUBJECT: Seeking Interested California Legislature Representatives within the Vernon Area to Serve on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Background:
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund (VCF) was established to provide grants that benefit the Vernon community to charitable and governmental entities for projects in the "Vernon Area," which includes the cities of Vernon, Maywood, Bell, Huntington Park, and Commerce, the area within the City of Los Angeles known as Boyle Heights, and the unincorporated area known as East Los Angeles. The Vernon CommUNITY Fund is the fulfillment of one of the key elements of the City's good governance reforms. The reforms called for the creation of an environmental and community benefit fund and an independent board to award grants to qualified applicants.
Composition and Terms:
The Committee is comprised of seven members and must include: One (1) person representing Members of the California Legislature with a district that includes at least a portion of the Vernon Area; four (4) persons that reside or work in the Vernon Area; one (1) person who represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; and one (1) current member of the Vernon City Council. Terms for Grant Committee appointees are for a period of four (4) years (July 1 to June 30). No appointee shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four-year terms.
Invitation to Apply:
The City seeks to fill an upcoming vacancy in the Grant Committee seat represented by a person representing a member of the California Legislature within the Vernon area and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Those with an interest in good governance and experience in philanthropic activities are especially needed to devote time to this important public body. The Grant Committee is subject to state open meeting laws and regulations related to good government such as the Ralph M. Brown Act and the Political Reform Act.
Appointees will be required to submit Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s) annually.
The Grant Committee meets twice annually, in May and November (on the third Wednesday of the month). For more information on the VCF Grant Committee and its related responsibilities, please refer to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 2.48 (Sections 2.48.010 through 2.48.150) available on the City's website (www.cityofvernon.org). Please feel free to contact Diana Figueroa at 323-583-8811 x570 with any VCF related questions.
To be considered for appointment to the VCF Grant Committee, please complete and submit the attached Interest Form to [email protected].
City Administration Department
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA, 90058
CityofVernon.org
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By Yonnie Parker at 4:42 pm, Jan 30, 2025
OVERNONCALIFORNIA
VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE
Prospective Grant Committee Member Interest Form
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Vernon Means Business
California Legislative (Vernon Area Seat
Name: Sebastian Lozano
District Representation: Assembly District 54
Tile: District Director
Address: 320 W. 4th Street, Rm.1050, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Email: [email protected] phone: 213-620-4646
Qualifications and reasons for interest in serving on the Grant Committee (attach additional sheet or resume if necessary):
I have worked in public service for over 10 years; 7 of those years spent in the CA state Assembly where I have primarilly focused on issues related tourban planning and veterans l am committed to serving to constituents of the 54 Assambly District in an honorable and ettedlive manner. look forwad to working with The people of Vernon to create an effective and transparent committee, I have a Bachalors from VELA where i majored in Latin American Studies and a Masters in Urban Planning From USC.
NOTE: By signing below, you affirm that you are a representative from the California Legislature within the Vernon area.
Date: 1/30/2025
Signature:
Please email a completed interest form and any supplemental attachments to [email protected].