After hearing from hundreds of LA County public works employees about problems with AB 1409, Assemblyman John Perez agreed to amend the bill to protect emergency services. AB 1409 would have opened the door to expensive outside contractors and cut qualified Public Works staff.
“Because of the amendments that protect County road services, we will be able to keep our County running even during a disaster.”
> Samson Tep, Maintenance Worker
“We told Assembly member Perez that well-trained County employees keep our roads safe, and he listened.”
> Dan Hagle, Crew Leader, Road Maintenance Division
Above: Public works employees won changes to AB 1409 in a May 21 meeting. See more photos from the meeting.