MEDIA ADVISORY
The Impact of Alcohol in our Communities
What: Forum on: The Impact of Alcohol in our Communities
Who: · The Boyle Heights Stakeholders Association, · The Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community, & · The Voice Community Newspaper · Invited guests include: · Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, CA 34th Congressional District, · Hon. John Perez, CA State Assembly Speaker; · Hon. Kevin De Leon, CA State Senator 22nd District; · Hon. Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 1st District; · Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor City of Los Angeles; · Hon. Jose Huizar, LA City Councilmember 14th District; · Local neighborhood Council members, and other grassroots community leaders Presentations by: · Will Salea, Representative, California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) · Jorge Castillo, Representative, Alcohol Justice · Yolanda Cordero, Representative, Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health · Jennifer Lam, The Boyle Heights Beat Newspaper · Denis Quinonez, Director, Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community When: March 15th, 2012 at 6pm Where: Resurrection Church Hall 3324 E. Opal St. Los Angeles, CA 90023 Why: · Our communities are suffering from an epidemic of alcohol-related harm · Educate the community on PRIMARY & SECONDARY alcohol-related harm · Inform and encourage community leaders to participate and support current initiatives to reduce alcohol-related harm · Educate and encourage our elected officials and law enforcement agencies to support our communities in this effort · Establish Community Action Teams or Neighborhood Watch teams specific to addressing alcohol related violations such as but not limited to: Loitering, Tagging, Cleanliness, Signage, Serving to minors · Establish training for these teams to report non-responsible ABC Licensee’s that sell, serve or dispense alcohol
Contacts:
Carlos Morales (323) 572-8211
Jorge Castillo (213) 840-3336
Michael Scippa (415) 257-2490
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