“I understand why residents are frustrated. They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support. Since day one, I have been in Boyle Heights listening to residents, meeting with families, and making sure their voices guide our response.”

BBC News · Aug 8 · LA warehouse fire leaves 85M lbs of rotting food, stench plagues Boyle Heights

“Residents, public agencies and elected officials have repeatedly sought timely information regarding the cleanup, remediation, environmental monitoring and recovery. Too often, those requests have been met with delayed communication, limited transparency, and insufficient public engagement.”

BBC News · Aug 4 · LA warehouse fire leaves 85M lbs of rotting food, stench plagues Boyle Heights