Government–up close and personal

All levels of government head to the East San Fernando Valley this Saturday for “Government Day,” a yearly event where government services and information are brought to the public’s doorstep.

L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is organizing this year’s event, as he has for the last 15 of them.

“We’ve been hosting Government Day for many years out here, and the best part is the chance to meet constituents and introduce them to their government and the public services available to them,” said Yaroslavsky. “I never get tired of that.”

In addition to Yaroslavsky, City Councilmembers Tony Cardenas and Richard Alarcón, State Senator Alex Padilla, and Congressman Howard Berman are also sending their representatives.

Among the more than 40 agencies setting up tables this year:

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
• Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
• Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
• Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs
• Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
• Los Angeles Mission Community College
• California State Department of Insurance
• Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety

Agencies will provide valuable information, giveaways and services. Sign up for CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps), register to vote, and more.

The event takes place Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panorama Mall, 8401 Van Nuys Boulevard. Get there with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, which will also be in attendance.

Posted 7/22/11