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DateTime Commissioner(s)Contacts InvolvedSummary of Content
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1/21/20217:00 PMMichele SiqueirosSolomon Rivera, Staff of CM Marqueece Harris-Dawson (CD8)Timing of the delivery of Census information
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1/29/202111:00 AMFred AliCM Marqueece Harris-Dawson (CD8)Timing of the delivery of Census information
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2/1/20216:00 PMFred Ali, Michele SiqueirosCouncil President Nury Martinez (CD6)Timing of the delivery of Census information
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2/5/202111:30 AMRichard KatzCM Bob Blumenfield (CD3)Timing of the delivery of Census information
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2/5/20218:00 AMSonja DiazCM Kevin De Leon (CD14)News article sent to CM regarding Census
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2/19/20219:00 AMRichard KatzCM Bob Blumenfield (CD3)Update on progress of the Commission and the timing of the delivery of Census information
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2/19/202111:30 AMPaloma Perez-McEvoyCurtis Earnest, Staff of CM Curren Price (CD9)Update on progress of the Commission and the timing of the delivery of Census information
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2/26/219:30 AMCecilia CabelloJohn Popoch (CD3)Redistricting process and data delays
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3/1/2111:16 AMCecilia CabelloJeff Millman (Mayor's Office)Redistricting process
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3/7/2110:00 AMFred AliAna Guerrero (Mayor's Office)Update on work of Commission, including delayed release of information
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3/16/215:30 PMPaloma Perez-McEvoyCurtis Earnest (CD9)Delayed data delivery and schedule impacts
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4/6/215:03 PMValerie Lynne-ShawSolomon Rivera (CD8)Discussion of outreach options
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3/19/211:30 PMMaria BrenesCM Marqueece Harris-Dawson (CD8)Timeline and importance of community engagement
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4/6/2110:04 AMCecilia CabelloMary Hodge (Mayor's Office)Status of data delivery and Commission work
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4/1/219:00 AMCharisse BremondSolomon Rivera (CD8)Discussion of outreach options
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4/6/2112:57 PMRichard PolancoDebby Kim (CD1)Update of Redistricting Commission work
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4/28/2111:30 AMMichele PrichardLen Nguyen (CD11)Request for Powerpoint slides that were part of Commissioner Prichard's presentation to the Pacific Palisades Neighborhood Council
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4/29/2112:00 PMCarlos MorenoMichael Feuer (City Attorney)Discussion unrelated to Commission work
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N/AN/ARichard PolancoKevin De Leon (CD14)Discussion unrelated to Commission work
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5/14/2111:30 AMRichard KatzBob Blumenfield (CD3)Update on the process and progress of the Commission.
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5/18/216:00 PMRichard PolancoGil Cedillo, Debby Kim, Tony Ricasa (CD1)Discussion on the Commission, hiring of the Executive Director, and upcoming training sessions on the mapping software.
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6/2/216:01 PMFred AliAckley Padilla; Nuray Martinez (CD6)Discuss the status of the Commission budget. request to move the deadline of submission of plan to city council
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6/2/2112:30 PMFred AliAna Guerrero (Mayor's Office)Discussion about Commission's upcoming Public Meeting schedule.
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6/10/219:00 AMDavid HyunBrenton Tesler (Deputy Chief of Staff, CD12)Discussion on update regarding Public Hearing schedule, and soliticing office support to get word out on Public Hearing for July 1st
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6/10/217:00 PMMichele PrichardLynn Wynn (CD11)Email exchange confirming date for CD11 Public Hearing on July 13th
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6/11/211:00 PMElissa BarrettRon Galperin (City Controller)Meeting to discuss interest in outreach to LGBTQIA+ community as Community of Interest; discussed different faith bases communities as a part of the four regioanl meetings.
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6/11/211:30 PMFred AliRon Galperin (City Controller)Discuss outreahc through special populations and provided an update on Commission schedule
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6/16/2112:30 PMDennis CagnaConor Lock, Chief of Staff (CD2) and Chief of Special EventsEmail exchange announcing Public Hearing schedule for July 1st
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6/21/211:47 PMValerie Lynne-ShawSolomon RiveraDiscussion regarding outreach
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6/23/215:00 PMMichele PrichardLynn Wynn (CD11)Email and phone call exchange regarding moving the date for the Public Hearing for CD11
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6/25/215:30 PMRichard KatzBob Blumenfield (CD3)Telephone conference to update on Public Hearing schedule
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6/30/21N/AFred AliBrenton Tesler (Deputy Chief of Staff CD12)Email thanking councilman Lee's staff for CD12 regarding publishing Public Hearing on July 1st
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7/6/21N/AFred AliJoan Pelico (CD5) Email thanking CD5 staff and Councilman Koretz for outreach on July 7th Hearing
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7/8/2111:30 AMElissa BarrettNajeeba Syeed, Chief of Staff (CD4)Email exchange thanking CD4 staff for Councilwoman Nithya Raman to encourage consituets attendance for Public Hearing, Barrett's attendance at the hearing, and aside from CD4 outreach to faith based communites such as Jewish and Muslim in Los Angeles
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7/12/2110:00 AMFred AliCouncilmember Mike Bonin (CD11)Email sent to Commissioner Bonin's staff thanking them for participation in turnout of residents of CD11 for CD11 Public Hearing
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7/12/21N/AElissa BarrettJeremy Overstein (City Controller's Chief of Staff)Emailed City Controller's Chief of Staff Jeremy Oberstein expressing concerns over the delay and approval of the budget for the commission. She also scheduled a time to speak with him.
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7/16/215:30 PMDenis CagnaHugh Esthen (CD2 Special Advisor)Received an email from Hugh Esthen, a special advisor in the office of Councilmember Paul Krekorian, regarding the 7/28/21 Outreach Committee Meeting. The Commissioner received a response, but had not yet replied by the time of the Outreach Committee Meeting.
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7/16/2110:30 AMAlexandra SuhNithya Raman and Najeeba SyeedCommissioner Suh reported a conversation from July 16 at 10:30 AM where she spoke with Councilmember Raman and Chief of Staff Najeeba Syeed. Commissioner Suh spoke with Najeeba Syeed about a virtual public educational event on redistricting that she was co-organizing with others.
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7/30/2110:00 AMFred AliAckley Padilla (CD6 Chief of Staff)Shared a message of appreciation to the CD6 Office for its outreach to the public regarding the CD6 Public Hearing. Fred Ali also provided a text overview of the CD6 meeting to the CD6 Office.
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7/29/211:29 PMMiguel MartinezCurtis Earnest (CD9 Chief of Staff)Commissioner Martinez's staff Rafael Gonzales cc'd Martinez on a communication with Curtis Earnest, the Chief of Staff for Council member Curren Price, in order to inform him of the September 2 Outreach Meeting. Commissioner Martinez did not initiate the communication, but was CC'd on it.
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8/3/216:30 PMAlexandra SuhRaymon (?) and Najeeba Syeed (CD4 chief of staff)Discussed how they have not had any report backs about the preceedings and they set up a regular time to check in starting next week.
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8/4/2111:20 AMElissa BarrettJeremy Overstein (City Controller's Chief of Staff)Commissioner Barrett is an appointee by the Controller. She spoke with Jeremy Oberstein about concerns over the funding process, the robust dialogue from the Data and Mapping Committee, social media design and strategy, and outside voices which believes are controlling the narrative around maps.
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8/6/20214:30 PMRichard KatzBob Blumenfield (Councilmember CD11)Commissioner Katz reported a conversation that he had on August 6 at 4:30 p.m. with his appointing authority, Councilman Blumenfield, where he brought him up to date on the process, the point in data collection in which the commission was, and how the public hearings were going.
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8/10/202110:00 AMSonja DiazKevin De Leon (Councilmember CD14)Vice-chair Diaz reported a tweet that she sent on August 10 at 10 a.m. for outreach for regional public information for CD14 and tagged Councilmember Kevin De Leon and other community groups.
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8/11/20218:51Elizabeth SaldivarChristine Jerian (Chief of Staff for Councilmember Monica Rodriguez)Commission Saldivar reported a conversation with Christine Jerian, the Chief of Staff of Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, on August 11 at 8:51 to provide a recap of the meeting.
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08/11/20214:00 PMDenis CagnaHugh Esthen (CD2 Special Advisor)Commissioner Cagna reported a discussion with Hugh Esthen from Councilmember Paul Krekorian’s office on August 11 at 4:00 p.m. about scheduling a time on Krekorian’s calendar to discuss the $300,000 budget.
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08/11/20214:45 PMAlexandra SuhNajeeba SyeedCommissioner Suh reported a conversation with Najeeba Syeed on August 11 at 4:45 p.m., where Councilmember Syeed asked if it was okay for the Councilmember’s office to do outreach about the hearings and whether they needed approval to do so from the Commission, to which Commissioner Suh replied no. They also discussed the need to do as much outreach as possible to engaged a maximum number of people.
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08/13/20216:46 PMNam LeJenny Chavez (CD 15 Chief of Staff)Commissioner Le reported that he was on an email chain on August 13 at 6:46 p.m. with Chief of Staff of Councilmember Joe Buscaino and his field team. They are going to be in communication regarding the upcoming hearing for Council District 15 on August 18.
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8/14/20216:05 AMFred AliAckley Padilla (CD6 Chief of Staff)Chair Ali reported a communication which he sent on August 14 at 6:05 a.m to Chief of Staff of the Council District 6 office urging expedited action on the Commission’s budget amendment revision that was submitted to the City Council last week.
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8/15/2021Alexandra SuhNajeeba SyeedCommissioner Suh had a brief text exchange with Najeeba Syeed in Councilmember Raman’s district where she let her know that the Census Data had come out, everyone would be learning more about the data, and a meeting would be held on Thursday.
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8/16/20211:00 PMNam LeCommissioner Le was on a briefing call in regards to how to turn out constituents and communities in CD 15 for the CD 15 meeting.
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8/16/20219:03 AMMichele PrichardCouncilmember Bonin and his Senior Planning DeputyCommissioner Prichard sent an email on to Councilmember Mike Bonin and Senior Planning Deputy to check in on request for an expanded budget for the Commission.
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8/20/20214:30 PMRichard KatzCouncilmember Blumenfeld and Chief of Staff Lisa HansenCommissioner Katz reported an hour-long conversation with appointing councilmember, Councilmember Blumenfeld, going over materials covered in the Census Data Hearing along with his Chief of Staff Lisa Hansen.
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8/24/202111:35 a.m.Fred AliMary HodgeChair Ali reported sending a message to Mary Hodge in the Mayor’s Office requesting the mayor’s expeditious action on the Commission’s budget amendment that was approved by the City Council last week.
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8/24/20215:05 PMFred AliChief of Staff in the Council District 4 OfficeChair Ali reported sending a message to the Chief of Staff in the Council District 4 Office expressing his appreciation for a quick approval of the budget by the City Council.
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8/24/20215:09 PMFred AliEric GarcettiChair Ali reported sending a message to Mayor Garcetti asking for his expeditious action on the Commission’s budget amendment.
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8/25/20216:33 AMFred AliCouncil District 14 StaffChair Ali reported sending an email the Council District 14 staff, thanking them for their hard work and involvement in turning out people for the Council District 14 Hearing.
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8/25/20219:55 AMCharisse BremondEric GarcettiCommissioner Brenes sent an email to Eric Garcetti asking immediate attention to the Commission’s request to increase funds for increasing community participation, which was already approved by the council.
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8/25/20215:07 PMValerie Lynne ShawChief of Staff of Councilmember Harris-DawsonCommissioner Shaw reported speaking with Solomon Rivera, the Chief of Staff for Councilmember Harris-Dawson. They discussed what was happening with African American leaders, and community outreach regarding the CD8 meeting.
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8/27/20213:30 PMDenis CagnaChief of Staff of Councilmember Krekorian and Sahag YedalianCommissioner Cagna reported sending an email to the Chief of Staff of Councilmember Krekorian along with Sahag Yedalian asking time to present to them an update on the status of the LACCRC. He received a reply at 5:00 p.m. that his request was forwarded to the scheduling administrator.
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8/30/202112:14 PMAlexandra SuhNajeeba SyeedCommissioner Suh reported forwarding an email to Council District 4 Chief of Staff Najeeba Syeed about a Sherman Oaks Forum on Saturday.
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8/30/20216:00 PMMiguel MartinezCouncilmember Curren Price, Chief of Staff Curtis Ernest, and Director of Engagement Jose Garta Commissioner Martinez reported meeting with Councilmember Curren Price, Chief of Staff Curtis Ernest, and Director of Engagement Jose Garta to update them on the timeline and outreach for September 2nd's meeting.
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8/31/20215:40 PMCharisse BremondCouncilmembers Curren Price, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Mark Ridley-Thomas Commissioner Bremond reported meeting with Councilmembers Curren Price, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Mark Ridley-Thomas to provide an update on outreach and the process of redistricting.
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8/31/20215:40 PMEdward AndersonCommissioner Bremond and Councilmembers Mark Ridley-Thomas, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Curren Price Commissioner Anderson reported meeting with Commissioner Bremond and Councilmembers Mark Ridley-Thomas, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Curren Price to provide updates on outreach to the black community.
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8/31/20215:40 PMValerie Lynne ShawCouncilmembers Mark Ridley-Thomas, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Curren Price Commissioner Shaw reported meeting with Councilmembers Ridley-Thomas, Harris-Dawson, and Price regarding the redistricting timeline and outreach efforts.
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9/1/20212:20 PMValerie Lynne ShawRachel Bouchard and Solomon RiveraValerie Shaw sent an email to CD staff persons Rachel Bouchard and Solomon Rivera regarding the new meeting schedule; on the same day she spoke with each regarding community outreach efforts.
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9/2/20219:35 AMFred AliCouncilmember Monica RodriguezFred Ali reported a conversation with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez on September 2 at 9:35 a.m. to discuss a vacancy that has occurred with her appointed member. No names were discussed, but Councilmember Rodriguez indicated that it is her intention to appoint someone as soon as possible.
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9/3/20212:30 PMFred AliCouncilmember Monica RodriquezFred Ali reported a conversation on September 3, 2021 at approximately 2:30pm with Councilmember Monica Rodriquez to inform him of her recent appointment to the Redistricting Commission.
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9/3/20212:30 PMRichard KatzCouncilmember Blumenfield and his Chief of Staff Lisa HansenCommission Richard Katz reported on September 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM a phone call with appointed Councilmember Blumenfeld and Chief of Staff Lisa Hansen updating them on the status of the work of the Commission.
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9/7/20214:30 PMMiguel MartinezCouncilmember Curren PriceCommissioner Martinez reported on September 7, 2021 at approximately 4:30pm, a meeting with Councilmember Curren Price, his Chief of Staff (Curtis Earnest), and his Deputy Director of engagement, to recap the last public hearing with focus on CD9, and to share what the remainder of the redistricting timeline will look like.
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9/8/20212:30 PMDenis CagnaYolanda Ramos, scheduling coordinator for Councilmember Krekorian Commissioner Cagna reported email correspondence with Yolanda Ramos, scheduling coordinator for Councilmember Krekorian at 2:30 pm to schedule a meeting that would occur next week to provide him an update of the status of the Redistricting Commission.
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9/8/20214:15 PMAlexandra SuhNajeeba Syeed from Councilmember’s Ramans officeCommissioner Suh reported a conversation with Najeeba Syeed from Councilmember’s Ramans office on September 8, 2021 at 4:15pm, briefly summarizing the Sherman Oaks homeowner’s association public forum that was held last Saturday. She also disclosed progress of redistricting, and discussed the public drawing of line that should be starting in the next couple of weeks.
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9/9/202110:30 AMDenis CagnaYolanda Ramos, scheduling coordinator for Councilmember Krekorian Commissioner Denis Cagna reported on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM an email exchange with Yolanda Ramos, scheduler for Councilmember Krekorian to confirm a meeting with the Councilmember in his office on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
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9/9/202112:00 PMRichard PolancoChief of Staff to Councilmember CedilloCommissioner Polanco reported a request from Chief of Staff to Councilmember Cidillo on September 9, 2021 at noon, to meet for a check-in and update. That meeting will be set for September 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM.
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9/13/202111:00 AMAndrew Garsten Councilmember O’Farrell Commissioner Garsten reported a meeting with Councilmember O’Farrell and staff on September 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, to talk about the commissions progress.
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9/13/20215:40 PMMiguel Martinezscheduler (Jackie) to Councilmember Curren PriceCommissioner Martinez reported receiving a communication at 5:40 PM on September 13, 2021 from the scheduler (Jackie) to Councilmember Curren Price, looking for a time and date to schedule an update on the progress of the commission.
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9/13/20218:00 PMMiguel MartinezCouncilmember Curren Price, his Chief of Staff ,and Director of EngagementCommissioner Martinez reported a meeting with Councilmember Curren Price, his Chief of Staff ,and Director of Engagement, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM regarding a summary and the wrap up of the initial public hearings.
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9/14/20213:30 PMRichard PolancoCouncilmember Cedillo and Chief of Staff Debbie KimCommissioner Polanco received communication on September 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM from Councilmember Cedillo and Chief of Staff Debbie Kim regarding the regional reports.
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9/14/20214:15 PMRichard PolancoCouncilmember Cedillo’s officeCommissioner Polanco received communication on September 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM from Councilmember Cedillo’s office regarding clarification of the public maps submitted.
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9/15/2021Alexandra SuhCouncilmember Raman’s staff member, Najeeba SyeedCommissioner Suh reported a phone conversation on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with Councilmember Raman’s staff member, Najeeba Syeed in which they discussed what had happened at the Monday meeting and explained details of the content of the regional reports
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9/17/20214:30 PMRichard KatzCouncilmember Blumenfield and his Chief of Staff Lisa Hansen
Commissioner Katz reported a contact on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 4:30 PM with Councilmember Blumenfield and his Chief of Staff Lisa Hansen updating them on what was happening with the Commission, and the progress of the timeline.
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9/17/20215:00 PMSonja DiazJennifer Barraza, Councilmember Kevin De Leon’s Chief of StaffCommissioner Diaz received a meeting request on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm from Jennifer Barraza, Councilmember Kevin De Leon’s Chief of Staff. The meeting was held September 20, 2021 at 2:30 PM, along with her colleague Nathan Hayward, to discuss the inner region memo and to also update the next steps for public map drawing.
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9/17/20216:00 PMDennis Cagna Hugh Eston, Councilmember Aid for Councilmember KrekorianCommissioner Canga reported a phone call from Hugh Eston, Councilmember Aid for Councilmember Krekorian in CD 2 on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM extending a dinner invitation. They spent five minutes discussing the Commission and his perspective; no work or Councilmember’s work were discussed the remainder of dinner.
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9/18/202110:19 AMMichele Prichard Chad Molnar, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Mike Bonin
Commissioner Prichard reported an email communication with Chad Molnar, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Mike Bonin in CD 11 on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:19 AM requesting a meeting to discuss the status of the Commission’s work. Commissioner Prichard replied the next day, September 19, 2021 at 11:50 AM stating she was available to meet, but subject to disclosure as apart of restrictions per the commission’s Ex Parte resolution adopted in February.
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9/19/20216:30 PMMiguel MartinezCouncilmember Curren Price, his Chief of Staff , and Director of Engagement
Commissioner Martinez reported a meeting on September 19, 2021 at approximately 6:30 PM Councilmember Curren Price, his Chief of Staff, and Director of Engagement to give them a summary of the inner regional process and tonight’s process.
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9/19/20218:30 PMRichard KatzLisa Hansen
Commissioner Katz reported a text message exchange with Lisa Hansen on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 8:30 PM, updating her on the new things being posted on the website.
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9/20/202111:00 AMAndrew Garsten CD 13 Senior Staff
Commissioner Garsten met with CD 13 Senior Staff on September 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM to discuss the current process of the Commission.
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9/20/20214:09 PMFred Ali Ackley Padilla, Chief of Staff for Council District Six

Fred Ali received a call from Ackley Padilla, Chief of Staff for Council District Six on September 20, 2021 at 4:09 PM. The conversation involved a review of the process that will be used for tonight’s meeting as well as the process going forward for the Commission and its deliberations.
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9/20/20214:45 PMDennis Cagna Councilmember Krekorian


Commissioner Cagna reported an interaction on September 20, 2021 at 4:45 PM with Yolanda Ramos confirming a meeting for September 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM with Councilmember Krekorian to discuss the Commission’s work.
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9/21/20212:11 PMAndrew Garsten Councilmember O’FarrellCommissioner Andrew Garsten reported a phone call on September 21, 2021 at 2:11 PM from Councilmember O’Farrell to review the process of what happened last night and what the process will look like going forward.
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9/21/20212:47 PMWendy Mitchell Councilmember Monica RodriquezCommissioner Wendy Mitchell reported a call on September 21, 2021 at 2:47 PM with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez briefly discussing the process and next steps.
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9/21/20213:00 - 4:00 PMDenis CagnaCouncilmember KrekorianCommissioner Denis Cagna reported a meeting on September 21, 2021 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM with Councilmember Krekorianin his office to discuss the update on the Commission’s activities and what’s next. In that meeting was his Chief of Staff, Carl Garcia.
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9/21/20213:00 PMRichard Katz Karo TorossianCommissioner Richard Katz reported on September 21, 2021at 3:00 PM a conversation with Karo Torossian, Chief of Staff of Councilmember Krekorian about the questions he had raised and clarification.
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9/21/20214:15 PMRichard PolancoChief of Staff Debbie Kim to Councilmember CedilloCommissioner Richard Polanco reported a phone call on September 21, 2021 at 4:15 PM from Chief of Staff Debbie Kim to Councilmember Cedillo wanting an update on what the process will consist of going forward.
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9/21/20215:30 PMRichard PolancoCouncilmember Cedillo Commissioner Richard Polanco reported a conversation with Councilmember Cedillo on September 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM regarding the process and what the next steps are.
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9/22/20213:10 PMValerie Lynn Shaw Saul Riveria Commissioner Valerie Lynne Shaw reported a conversation on September 22, 2021 at approximately 3:10 PM spoke with Saul Rivera from CD 8 regarding the previous meeting and outreach for the October meeting.
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9/24/20219:00 AMRichard Katz Lisa HansenCommissioner Richard Katz reported on September 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM a phone call with Lisa Hansen, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Blumenfield to update on the process.
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9/24/20219:40 AMFred Ali Councilmember Marques Harris-Dawson
Chairman Fred Ali reported on September 24, 2021 at 9:40 AM a brief conversation with Councilmember Marques Harris-Dawson about a project called “Destination Crenshaw.