Zine and public works commissioner to speak at next Valley Vote meeting

L.A.Councilmember Dennis Zine and Board of Works Commissioner Ernesto Cardenas will be the speakers at the next Valley Vote meeting at 6:45 p.m. Monday in the second-floor meeting room of Galpin Ford, 15555 Roscoe Blvd., near the 405 Freeway.

Zine, who has been on the City Council since 2001, said his priorities as an elected official include improving quality of life, reducing crime and increasing public safety, and addressing transportation issues using common sense and practical solutions.

Since his first election, Zine has contributed over $150,000 from his council salary to nonprofit organizations.

Cardenas has been on the board of public works since 2007.

The commissioners are the chief administrators of the Department of Public Works, a department consisting of more than 5,400 employees who are responsible for design, construction, renovation and operation of public projects ranging from bridges to wastewater treatment plants and libraries; curbside collection and graffiti removal; and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewers, streetlights and street trees.

There is free parking in the Galpin lot on the west side of Orion Avenue. Please do not park in the customer service areas.

For more information, visit www.valleyvote.org.