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Downey City Council votes to expand after-hours security at parks
1 day ago · DOWNEY – The Downey City Council approved an amendment to its existing contract with RMI International, Inc. on Tuesday to bolster after-hours security patrols across city parks.. The amendment allocates $268,596 for a 12-month period, adding dedicated overnight and early-morning patrols to enhance safety in Downey’s parks and recreational facilities.
Downey City Council to weigh new voting system amid legal …
3 days ago · DOWNEY — The Downey City Council will meet Tuesday to decide whether to adopt a new election system in response to a legal challenge. The city is currently facing pressure to comply with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), following a demand letter from Sarega Law, APC, which claims Downey’s election method violates state law.
Downey celebrates 150 years — The Downey Patriot
Oct 19, 2023 · As your Mayor, I had the distinct honor of welcoming our community and former Mayors to a milestone celebration – the 150th anniversary of Downey’s founding on October 13, 1873. From its earliest days, Downey stood out as a special place, one which promised a “future unlimited”. John Gately Downey, an Irish immigrant who arrived in ...
Congrats, Downey Patriot, on 20 years — The Downey Patriot
Dec 29, 2022 · But the future is the future. Today we celebrate 20 years of community journalism and its role in our great city of Downey. My hope is that the Downey Patriot sticks around for many more milestones. Paging Dr. Frischer: The power of positive thinking. Downey's float will be No. 59 in Monday's Rose Parade.
A letter from Councilman Horacio Ortiz: My commitment to …
Aug 14, 2024 · Hello, Downey. Since you elected me in 2023, I have been working hard to deliver on my campaign promises. I will continue to focus on increasing public safety, reducing homelessness, improving quality of life, and supporting small businesses. Despite facing no challenger this election year, which
Downey Kiwanis Club reaches centennial mark with community …
1 day ago · November 6, 100 years ago, we chartered our first Kiwanis club. This is a celebration of that milestone; the Downey Kiwanis Club was chartered even before the city was founded,” said Trujillo. The evening was keynoted by Doug Frost, the Governor of California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International. Frost was congratulatory in his ...
Trujillo confirms he is running for re-election
Jan 25, 2024 · DOWNEY – Mayor Mario Trujillo has confirmed his intent to run for a second term.. In an appearance on the “Nacho Said So Podcast” posted this week, Trujillo – who is currently in the final year of his first term – was asked if he would pursue another four years on the city council. “Yes, I’ve decided to run,” said Trujillo. “I gave it a lot of thought, to be honest, because ...
Downey contracts with agency for homeless outreach
Sep 3, 2024 · A person sleeps outside a Chevron station in Downey on Tuesday. Photo by Eric Pierce. — The Downey City Council last week approved a one-year contract with City Net for homeless outreach. The over $414,000 contract — funded from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program grant — began Sept. 1. Under it, City Net will provide services ...