Mitch O’Farrell

Los Angeles City Council

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City Councilman for Los Angeles' 13th Council District (Elysian Park and other communities along the LA River)

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City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell is leading an effort to create a so-called “Office of Unarmed Response and Safety” to shift nonviolent calls away from the LAPD.

Mental health crises should be handled by unarmed pros, says Mitch O’Farrell

City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell is leading an effort to create a so-called “Office of Unarmed Response and Safety” to shift nonviolent calls away from the LAPD.

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LA City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell talks about his plan to incentivize telecommuting after stay-at-home orders are lifted and other ideas for a greener, cleaner LA.

Can LA be greener, cleaner, slower following COVID-19?

LA City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell talks about his plan to incentivize telecommuting after stay-at-home orders are lifted and other ideas for a greener, cleaner LA.

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The high cost of affordable housing

Affordable housing is being really well-designed, but it’s also very expensive.

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