Tomorrow at 6:30PM: you’re invited to join our townhall at Village Well!
Hey friends,
I hope you are doing okay and staying cool during this crazy heat wave.
Check out this page of resources on the city’s website for staying cool during heat waves and remember that the Culver City Senior Center is a designated cooling zone and is available during normal operating hours (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturdys and Sundays, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Support Family of Killed Culver CityBus Driver
As you probably know, it’s been a heartbreaking week for our Culver City community.
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Bruce Rodriguez, the Culver CityBus operator killed on the job yesterday evening. He was a husband and father of two and a member of the Culver City family, and we are grieving this loss along with them.
My thoughts are also with the family and friends of the person riding a skateboard who was struck by a speeding driver on Wednesday night at National and Wesley and suffered severe injuries.
Our sympathy has to come with action.
Public Works is launching a study of safety improvements around the National/Wesley intersection, where we've seen too many incidents of traffic violence over the years.
We are also looking at improved protection for bus operators and other ways to keep our frontline employees safe.
Nobody should fear for their life when they come to work, or when they move through their own city.
Bus service has been suspended through the weekend to allow our operators to grieve, process, and protect their mental health and wellbeing.
You can apply to be reimbursed to your TAP card for travel expenses as a result of the lack of service up to $20 per trip here.
And if you are able, please consider donating to help support the family of Culver CityBus operator Bruce Rodriguez, a husband and father of two, during this incredibly difficult time.
Bruce spent his days making sure our neighbors got where they needed to go. Now it's our turn to show up for his family.
You can donate by tapping the button below.
Tomorrow at 6:30PM: Measure YV (Vote16) Townhall at Village Well!
Did you know that Culver City is considering whether to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds for local elections?
Join me, Vote16USA, Vote16 Culver City, and Culver City Councilmember and Former Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin for a community Town Hall to learn, ask questions, and share your thoughts about Measure YV, which will be decided by Culver City voters this November.
Measure YV Townhall!
Sunday, October 4
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Village Well Books & Coffee
This is a chance to come together, hear directly from youth leaders and community voices, and talk about what it means to give young people a greater voice in the decisions that shape their schools, neighborhoods, and future.
Here’s what you can expect:
A conversation about Measure YV
Youth voices and perspectives
Community discussion + Q&A
An opportunity to learn how you can get involved
Whether you’re already passionate about Vote16 or just curious about what Measure YV means, you belong in the conversation.
Come with questions, bring a friend, and let’s talk about the future of democracy in Culver City. 🗳️
RSVP below!
Hope to see you there tomorrow!
Stay cool this week.
In service,
Bubba