Posted on 10/07/2024
ONE BIG THING: MAKING HISTORY IN MEXICO CITY
What Happened?
This week, we joined Mayor Bass in Mexico City to celebrate the historic inauguration of Mexico’s first female president, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Alongside nearly 100,000 people packed into the iconic Zócalo, we watched as Presidenta Sheinbaum made history, and promised a future for her country rooted in humanism and uplifting working people.
We posted daily updates in Mexico at @hugopordistrito13 on Instagram and Facebook, our Spanish social media channel. You’ll see us exploring Mexico City’s public bike system, taking in a mesmerizing performance by the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, and (of course) enjoying delicious street food 😋.
Why it Matters
As one of our closest economic, cultural, and political partners (and our sister city!) – this delegation opened up key opportunities for collaboration with the new Mexican administrations. It also provided a unique opportunity to engage with Mexican leaders and deepen the ties between Mexico and LA – a city that is home to the largest population of Mexican people anywhere in the world outside of Mexico City.
We met with the administration of the recently elected Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada to discuss what approaches and solutions to housing, crime, transportation and homelessness. Mexico City is known for its innovative approaches to these challenges, and we gained valuable insights from their experiences.
Two More Quick Hits!
1. Guaranteed Basic Income Motion Approved by City Council
City Council approved our motion, co-authored with Councilmember Curren Price this week to extend LA’s Guaranteed Basic Income program, covering young people transitioning out of the foster system and victims of intimate partner violence.
This extra $1,000/month has been proven to help young people in finding stable employment, and give victims of domestic violence the financial freedom to leave their abusive partner.
2. Latina Equal Pay Day
💸Did you know Latinas in California make $0.40 for every $1 white, non-Latino man makes?
Latina workers are key to our local economy, yet they are overrepresented in lower-wage industries like the service sector, with fewer benefits and protections.
In the City of LA, we can help close the wage gap by passing policies like our Tourism Worker Living Wage Ordinance and our Fast Food Fair Work Motion.
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