United Parents and Students Assembly

Over 650 people gathered to celebrate the 2,074 parents, students and community members that UPAS registered to vote. Attendees committed to vote in the general election and/or to turn out friends and family to vote. In a powerful speech, Mayor Garcetti affirmed Green Dot's immediate inclusion in the College Promise Program, which provides free community college tuition to eligible students. Policy makers from across the public and private sectors in Los Angeles spoke at the event, which focused on efforts to increase affordable housing and laid the groundwork for future efforts to advocate for more job opportunities, safer streets, cleaner streets and a lower cost of living in Los Angeles. WATCH NOW.