mariel

mariel replied to the discussion More Resources and Funding Towards Immigration in the forum Law Enforcement · 4 months ago

Immigration systems are often overwhelmed, and more resources could help ensure people are processed fairly, efficiently, and with dignity.…

mariel replied to the discussion Encourage and Provide Resources for Citizens to Grow Their Own Foods in the forum Economic · 4 months ago

Encouraging people to grow their own food is such a powerful way to build self-sufficiency and healthier communities. Access to resources an…

mariel replied to the discussion Vacant to Vibrant: Creative Spaces for Youth and the Arts in the forum Education · 4 months ago

This feels like a win on multiple levels—supporting young creatives, reducing vacant properties, and investing in community growth all at on…

mariel replied to the discussion More Resources for Animal and Homeless Shelters in the forum Health · 4 months ago

There’s so much overlap here—people and animals both needing care, safety, and stability. Investing more in these shelters is really investi…

mariel replied to the discussion More Focused and Provisioned Care for Mental Health in Hospitals in the forum Health · 4 months ago

This is so important. Patients deserve to feel supported not just physically, but mentally too. More structured and well-resourced mental he…

mariel replied to the discussion Nature Should Be More Natural in the forum Health · 4 months ago

I get the idea of streamlining rules, but there still needs to be a balance. Protecting natural spaces while making processes more efficient…

mariel replied to the discussion More Transparency for Productivity in Solving the Homeless Problem in the forum Political · 4 months ago

I think a lot of frustration comes from not knowing what’s actually being done or what’s working. More transparency could help the public un…

mariel replied to the discussion California Musculoskeletal Health Initiative (CalMSK Initiative) in the forum Health · 4 months ago

This is such an overlooked issue. Prevention and early intervention would save people so much pain—literally and financially.

mariel replied to the discussion Get Money Out of Politics! in the forum Political · 4 months ago

I agree—it sounds like something everyone wants. I’m just curious what people think it actually looks like in practice.

mariel replied to the discussion Better Management of the Homelessness Problem in LA! in the forum Economic · 4 months ago

It’s hard seeing how many people are struggling, but it also feels like the system isn’t addressing the root causes.

mariel replied to the discussion Proposal: More City-Led Funding and Enforcement Focus on Venice Aquatic Life in the forum Law Enforcement · 4 months ago

Do people think stricter fines actually change behavior—or just penalize after the fact?

mariel replied to the discussion Proposal for Venice Beach CA: Sleeping in the Sand in the forum Law Enforcement · 4 months ago

This is a tough one… people deserve somewhere to go, but I also get the concerns around safety and public space. Feels like a bigger issue t…

mariel replied to the discussion More Inclusion in California Legislative Processing in the forum Political · 4 months ago

More voices in the process is a good thing, but there’s always a balance between inclusion and efficiency.

mariel replied to the discussion Proposal for Free Bus Fare in Los Angeles in the forum Economic · 4 months ago

Lowkey this could help a lot of people… especially with how expensive everything is right now. Transportation shouldn’t be another barrier.

mariel replied to the discussion End All Discrimination in the Workplace in the forum Law Enforcement · 4 months ago

It’s honestly a tough situation all around. Sending positive energy his way and hoping things get handled fairly.