No. This is a common misconception. EmpowerLA's budget is exclusively for the administrative support and oversight of the Neighborhood Council system. Funding for infrastructure (Public Works), housing (Housing Department), street services, or homelessness solutions comes from those specific departments' budgets. However, transparency is a priority for the City. You can review every City Department's budget [...]

 Even though these items are not in the EmpowerLA budget, Neighborhood Councils play a vital advisory role in the City's overall budget process. To make your voice heard on these issues, we encourage you to get involved in the following ways: Agendize a discussion on the City Budget at your local Neighborhood Council meeting. Communicate [...]