Government

Los Angeles Council District 1


  • Mission

    Eunisses Hernandez is a community organizer, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, and a lifelong District 1 resident. Born and raised in Highland Park, she led campaigns, coalitions, and commissions that transformed local and statewide policy before running for City Council in 2021. Since taking office in December 2022, Councilmember Hernandez has prioritized a Care First agenda that focuses on investing in community care, workforce development, social services, and harm-reduction programs that help make our neighborhoods safer and healthier places for all Angelenos.

    About Us

    Council District 1 runs through core parts of northeast and northwest Los Angeles, covering a diverse range of neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.

    It includes all or parts of 22 L.A. neighborhoods, including: Glassell Park, Cypress Park, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Sycamore Grove, Solano Canyon. Elysian Park, Echo Park, Westlake, Angelino Heights, Temple Beaudry, Chinatown, Forgotten Edge, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Pico Union, Adams-Normandie, University Park, Victory Heights, Koreatown, Mid Cities, MacArthur Park.

    To see whether you live in District 1, check out the map below, or reach out to our office at Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Housing & Homelessness
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Legal Assistance
    • Mental Health
    • Volunteering

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