Policy Wins

Delivering Bold, People-First Leadership for CD1

Since taking office in December 2022, Eunisses has led with courage, compassion, and a deep belief that Los Angeles can be a care-first city. From housing and public safety to environmental justice and community services, her leadership has delivered real, measurable change across District 1 – and the city.

Reimagining Public Safety

Unarmed Crisis Response: As of April 2025, every neighborhood in CD1 is now served by 24/7, trauma-informed, unarmed crisis response teams. These trained professionals respond to non-violent emergencies like mental health crises and wellness checks—connecting residents to care instead of criminalization. Eunisses co-chairs the Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Response and is working to expand a UMCR model citywide after a yearlong pilot that yielded incredible results, saving lives and City dollars. 

Street Medicine That Meets People Where They Are: CD1’s USC Street Medicine Team has provided 2,747 visits and served 1,022 unique individuals since August 2023—delivering wound care, prescriptions, STD treatment, and mental health support directly to unhoused residents.

Standing Up to a Broken System: Eunisses was the only Councilmember to vote “no” on the 2023/24 City budget, which allocated 25% to LAPD while underfunding infrastructure, seniors, and youth. Blazing a trail, in 2024, two more Councilmembers joined her in demanding a people-centered budget. Today, as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, she leads the charge on fiscal responsibility and budget transparency, demanding more equitable spending.

Tackling the Housing Crisis with Urgency

Hundreds Housed: In FY23/24, 413 people moved from interim shelters to permanent housing—a 95% increase over the prior year.

Interim Housing Expansion: Through collaboration with Mayor Bass, nearly 300 unsheltered residents were brought indoors.

Building Long-Term Solutions: Since taking office, Eunisses helped bring 298 permanent supportive housing units online—with 467 more under development.

Northeast New Beginnings: Opened in January 2024, this 95-bed innovative shelter has already transitioned 17 residents into permanent housing and is operating at over 95% capacity. An expansion is fully funded and underway.

Mobile Outreach That Works: In her first 10 months, CD1’s mobile teams:

  • Washed 4,000+ loads of laundry

  • Connected 277 individuals to 2,700+ services

  • Made 39 housing placements

Fighting to Keep Renters Safe and in Their Homes

Landmark Protections Passed: In January 2023, Eunisses helped pass the strongest renter protections in over 40 years:

  • Universal Just Cause for all tenants

  • A new eviction threshold—tenants can’t be evicted for owing less than one month’s rent

  • Relocation assistance for tenants facing rent hikes over 10%

On-the-Ground Tenant Support: Her Housing & Homelessness team secured relocation funds for multiple tenants and drove critical repairs in a 76-unit building after organizing with residents.

Safe Living Conditions: Authored legislation to require landlords to provide cooling devices during extreme heat events, which is currently under Council review.

Transforming MacArthur Park with Care

Peace Ambassadors Across CD1: CD1 now has Peace Ambassador teams in every neighborhood through partnerships with SEA, Community Warriors for Peace, Homies Unidos, and Healing Urban Barrios. These trained, community-rooted teams provide de-escalation and harm reduction—not handcuffs.

In MacArthur Park, they:

  • Made 300+ community contacts in one month

  • De-escalated a multi-victim shooting

  • Reversed multiple overdoses in collaboration with medical teams

Mobile Overdose Response Team: Launched in 2025 with Homeless Health Care LA, the team has:

  • Saved 50+ lives

  • Distributed 3,000 naloxone kits

  • Collected 7,000 units of hazardous waste in January, which dropped to 4,000 in February

Making Neighborhoods Safer & Cleaner

Clean Teams, Six Days a Week: CD1 funds its own crews in addition to city services—targeting the neighborhoods with the highest need.

Safer Streets for Students: Added 15mph zones and traffic-calming improvements around 14+ schools, including Berendo Middle and Union Ave Elementary.

Infrastructure That Matters: In 2023, Eunisses’ office helped coordinate:

  • 1,296 potholes filled

  • 2,923 illegal dumping cleanups

  • 3,979 streetlight restorations

  • 3,358 trees trimmed

  • 7,927 miles of streets swept

Bringing Life Back to Our Parks

MacArthur Park Playground: Eunisses opened a brand-new play area in February 2024 — just three months after breaking ground.

Rio de Los Angeles Park: Broke ground on a $9 million renovation in May 2024 to add soccer fields, walking paths, and shade structures.

Lincoln Heights Rec Center: Reopened after 3 years, featuring a new soccer field, outdoor gym, lighting, and major upgrades.

Lifting Up Animal Welfare

Action on the Shelter Crisis: Introduced a breeding permit moratorium, fought for more Animal Care staffing, and expanded the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program.

Connecting Pets to Homes: Hosted multiple Pet Adoption Days in CD1 and at City Hall, helping alleviate overcrowding in shelters.

Connecting Residents to Food & Opportunity

Food Access for Families: CD1 holds 6–8 food distributions each month, putting thousands of bags of groceries directly into the hands of residents.

Support for Street Vendors: Reopened the Cypress Park Commissary, giving 30+ vendors a legal and safe space to prep and store food.