Issues & Priorities

HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING

Tackling our homelessness crisis through bold system reform

Homelessness is a top concern across the Third District — and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has met this crisis with urgency and action.

In her first month on the Board of Supervisors, Lindsey declared homelessness a local emergency, mobilizing the County’s full resources to respond faster, break through bureaucracy, and save lives. She then led the effort to create a new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, unifying a fragmented system into one accountable department focused on outcomes — not endless spending.

Lindsey is delivering bold, compassionate solutions that connect people directly to housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment — while also preventing homelessness before it starts. As a renter herself, she has championed strong eviction protections, cracked down on price gouging following disasters, and secured nearly $30 million in rent relief for immigrant families and victims of the 2025 wildfires who were excluded from federal aid.

From emergency response to long-term reform, Lindsey Horvath is fixing what’s broken and building a homelessness and housing system that works — for people, families, and communities across Los Angeles County.

PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES

Defending our values and protecting our communities

As Donald Trump and his allies threaten hard-fought rights and target our most vulnerable communities, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is standing up — and fighting back — to protect Los Angeles County’s values of dignity, equity, and care for all.

Lindsey has been a leading force in resisting federal overreach and defending immigrant communities: authoring ICE-Free Zones to prevent County property from being used for immigration enforcement, advancing an emergency declaration on immigration, and securing nearly $30 million in rent relief for immigrant families. She has made clear that LA County will not be complicit in policies that sow fear, separate families, or undermine civil rights.

At the same time, Lindsey has fought to protect abortion access and reproductive freedom, restore federal HIV funding, and stand up to hate and extremism. She launched the Jewish Community Safety Plan, created the County’s first LGBTQ+ Commission, expanded access to gender-affirming care, raised the Progress Pride flag over County buildings, and launched a Countywide effort to identify and address the needs of AANHPI residents.

In a moment when national leadership is failing, Lindsey Horvath is ensuring Los Angeles County leads with courage — and leaves no one behind.

WILDFIRE RECOVERY

Leading LA County’s efforts to recover and rebuild

The January 2025 wildfires were the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles County’s history. From the earliest fire weather warnings, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath stepped in to lead emergency preparedness efforts — and she continues to lead the County’s coordinated recovery and rebuilding response.

She moved quickly to deliver real relief for families and small businesses, advancing strong anti–price gouging protections, countywide recovery grants, and eviction protections so people could stay housed and begin rebuilding their lives.

Lindsey also led unprecedented coordination across local, state, and federal partners to drive the fastest debris cleanup effort in U.S. history — clearing the way for recovery while prioritizing safety and accountability. At the same time, she is accelerating permitting in unincorporated communities to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy and help residents rebuild safely and swiftly.

Looking beyond immediate recovery, Lindsey is ensuring LA County rebuilds stronger and safer for the future. She established an independent Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery to center long-term resilience, climate readiness, and fire-safe rebuilding in every step forward.

SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT

Taking action on climate and protecting our communities from disasters

From wildfires to water shortages, the climate crisis is already reshaping life in Los Angeles County — and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is leading with urgency to protect communities and prepare for what’s ahead.

In the face of increasingly severe disasters, Lindsey has focused on recovery that doesn’t just rebuild, but builds resilience. She launched the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery to help wildfire-impacted communities recover faster, safer, and stronger in a rapidly changing climate.

In her first action as Board Chair, Lindsey made climate action a Countywide priority by launching the LA County Water Plan, bringing together more than 200 agencies around a shared vision for a reliable, climate-resilient water future.

She also championed LA County’s Climate Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 and introduced a Climate Budget to ensure investments reach frontline communities most exposed to pollution and climate impacts. Her approach is rooted in environmental justice — reducing harm, protecting natural resources, and making sure no community is left to face the climate crisis alone.

PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE REFORM

Rethinking public safety to prioritize prevention and care

Keeping our communities safe is one of the most important responsibilities of local government. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is committed to ensuring every neighborhood in LA County feels safe—and that we’re addressing the root causes of crime, not just the symptoms.

As a local official for over 15 years, she saw law enforcement become the default response for too many problems—things they were never meant or trained to handle. That’s why she’s working to secure resources toward mental health care, substance use support, and youth development—services that truly prevent harm.

Lindsey is leading efforts to fully reform our youth justice system and remains committed to shutting down Men’s Central Jail.

As a Metro Board Member, she’s championing a multilayered approach to keep riders and workers safe. And across the Third District, she has invested in Fire and Sheriff facilities—to ensure they’re equipped for future emergencies.

TRANSPORTATION & METRO

Building a transit system that connects and delivers for all of LA County

Los Angeles County voters made a clear choice: invest in a transit system that helps people get where they need to go — to work, school, healthcare, and home — safely, reliably, and affordably.

The Third District sits at the heart of that vision. From the San Fernando Valley to the Westside and through the Santa Monica Mountains, long commutes and disconnected communities have been a daily reality for too many people. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is working to change that by advancing transit projects that shorten travel times, connect neighborhoods, and open up opportunity across the region.

As a Metro Board Member, Lindsey is focused on what riders experience every day — safer stations, more reliable service, and billions in investments that prioritize working families and communities that have waited too long for real transit options.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Building a more responsive and equitable LA County health system

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is leading efforts to build a more responsive, inclusive public health system that meets people where they are.

She expanded the Reaching the 95% initiative to connect more people to substance use treatment, supported legislation to increase access to care, and helped launch Hollywood 2.0 and Fountain House Hollywood to deliver mental health services directly in the community.

Lindsey has prioritized public health education to prevent silicosis — a deadly but entirely preventable disease affecting workers across Los Angeles County — and secured dedicated staff and funding to strengthen gender-based violence prevention, shifting the County toward a more proactive, survivor-centered approach.

Lindsey is committed to building a healthier, more equitable Los Angeles County for everyone.

GOVERNANCE & ETHICS REFORM

Implementing a more representative, accountable, & transparent LA County

In 2024, voters overwhelmingly passed Measure G — historic governance and ethics reform that began fixing a broken LA County system for the first time in over a century. Championed by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Measure G is now being implemented to deliver a County government that is more representative, accountable, and transparent for all Angelenos.

Measure G puts real accountability into law:

By 2026, Los Angeles County will establish an independent Ethics Commission and Office of Ethics Compliance to strengthen oversight, enforce ethical standards, and restore public trust.
By 2028, voters will elect a County Executive for the first time — creating clear, centralized leadership that is directly accountable to the public.
Starting in 2032, following the 2030 redistricting process, the Board of Supervisors will expand from five to nine seats — bringing more voices to the table and ensuring communities across LA County have meaningful representation.

A Governance Reform Task Force is actively guiding implementation, engaging the public, setting timelines, and ensuring these reforms are carried out with transparency and community input.

Measure G was about fixing the system — and Lindsey is committed to seeing it through so LA County truly works for the people it serves.