July 15, 2026
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Britney Hernandez, Public Information Associate
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LA County Expands Public Meetings Access with Multilingual Website and Digital Displays to Strengthen Public Engagement
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, the County of Los Angeles announced two significant accessibility upgrades to enhance public engagement and comply with government requirements: newly updated, Senate Bill 707 (SB 707)-compliant multilingual agenda webpages and the installation of public-facing digital screens in the Board Hearing Room foyer. These improvements expand language accessibility, modernize public meeting tools, and make it easier for all County residents, regardless of their preferred language, to participate in meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
“In a county as expansive and diverse as ours, language should never be a barrier to connecting with your County government. This is about more than compliance—it is about committing to making sure our Board meetings are accessible, which is a fundamental requirement for meaningful co-governance. By expanding multilingual resources and introducing digital tools that make it easier to navigate Board agendas, we are strengthening efforts for all lived experiences to be heard,” said Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
“To better serve our 10 million residents, who speak more than 200 languages, LA County is expanding access to meetings and information,” said Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “Whether someone is following a Board meeting for the first time or has been advocating for their community for years, our responsibility is to make it easier for people to understand how decisions are made and how they can be part of shaping them.”
“Los Angeles County is home to people from every corner of the world, and no matter what language you speak, your County government should speak to you,” said Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Every resident deserves to know what we’re working on, understand the decisions we’re making, and have an opportunity to participate. These upgrades are another important step toward making County government more accessible, transparent, and more accountable to the people.”
“As we modernize County government, we must also make it more accessible,” said Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Language should never be a barrier to civic participation. Expanding language access helps ensure every resident has the opportunity to be heard, stay informed, and engage with their County government.”
The updated agenda webpage now provides dedicated access to Board materials in the County’s three required threshold languages – Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin. Visitors can select direct language‑specific links to access translated meeting information, agenda materials, and related Board resources. For users whose preferred language is not one of the SB 707-required languages, the website continues to offer Google Translate for access in dozens of additional languages.
In addition to the website updates, the County has deployed two new digital screens in the Board Hearing Room foyer in the Hall of Administration located in Downtown Los Angeles. These screens automatically display weekly agendas – including supplemental items – in English and rotating translated languages (Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin). The system refreshes weekly and integrates QR codes for quick access to agenda materials.
“Through technology modernization and expanded language access, Los Angeles County is deepening its commitment to accessible and transparent governance,” said Edward Yen, Executive Officer for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. “We are making it easier for County residents to understand, follow, and actively participate in Board meetings. Improving public access to these meetings is a foundational responsibility of my office, and we will continue to work tirelessly to identify other barriers to lower.”
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