all of whom were of Asian descent.

executive vice president; Trudy Nodohara and Yuriko Shikai.there are over 400 businesses in the 11 blocks that comprise Little Tokyo.

Akiko Agishi and Yoshiharu Hamano.Among LTBA-hosted events are Shogun Santa appearances during the holidays.former director and president of the Japanese Community Pioneer Center.

expressed his appreciation for messages of encouragement he received following the earthquake and said that the people of Ishikawa are beginning to put their lives back together.when 40 businesses operated along a two-block stretch of East First Street between Los Angeles Street and Central Avenue.

The Community Organization Recognition Award (CORA) was presented to the Little Tokyo Business Association.

LTBAs programs have expanded into the areas of safety.We have not just talked about what we were going to do.

I have built more homeless housing than any other councilmember in Los Angeles.I will continue help facilitate processes for the community to include new public art pieces.

By investing in social housing projects managed by the community.And I feel confident in my ability to take this next step in serving my community.