Video: Jose Huizar Speaks to Community at HHPNC Forum

With city council elections only three weeks away, Council District 14 incumbent Jose Huizar turned his attention to Highland Park voters on Thursday during a public forum hosted by the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council.

Huizar, who earned the of La Opinion, the city's largest Spanish Speaking newspaper, earlier in the week while at the same time being criticized in the piece for his lack of commitment to the Northeast sector of his district, attempted to stress his recent record of accomplishment in the neighborhoods of Highland Park and Eagle Rock.

Community members had voiced their concerns about cuts to the city's graffiti abatement program, burgeoning gang issues at Luther Burbank Middle School and cuts the fire department's budget which have led to daily brownouts of fire stations.

Click the video in the box to a left to see a six minute video of Huizar's responses to the following questions:

Do you support the redistricting of Council District 14 to fall under the jurisdiction of one council member?

How will you help to address the recent dismantling of LAPD Northeast Division's gang unit?

Will you maintain the Summer Lights program in Highland Park?

What can your office do to address gang violence at Luther Burbank Middle School?

How can the city prevent "brownouts" of LAFD fire stations?

Do you feel Highland Park has been shortchanged in receiving city services?