Kate Pynoos

Legislative Director for LA Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez

[Kate Pynoos @Kate_Pynoos]

I have some exciting news to share! I am proudly endorsing Hugo Soto-Martinez for City Council, District 13, and have joined the campaign as a Senior Policy Advisor.

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

Delighted to announce we're endorsed by @Kate_Pynoos, who is now our Senior Policy Advisor!

Kate’s City Hall experience — from working on the Eviction Ban my opponent voted down, to helping house 100+ people in Venice in just a few months — is a major resource for our campaign!

[Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez @CD13LosAngeles]

This International Women's Day, we want to uplift the amazing women on our staff.

We're so proud to have an office led by women - including as our Chief of Staff, District Director, Planning Director, Legislative Director, Operations Director, all of our Field Deputies and more!

[Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky @CD5LosAngeles]

Last week, I joined my colleagues in supporting a motion offered by @HugoForCD13 that would have lifted the upcoming January 31, 2023 end-date for the City’s Emergency Declaration for Covid, and along with it significant tenant protections. Despite our efforts, the motion failed:

[Isaac G. Bryan @ib2_real]

Check in on your loved ones.
We all need care and support.

And, if you ever need someone to talk to call 988 — It’s a helpline rooted in care that isn’t run by law enforcement.

[Godfrey Santos Plata @GodfreyPlata]

I have loved going to #CoffeeCoffee at 5630 Melrose, and am dismayed to hear that their workers have not been paid and are having to picket. Please act in solidarity with their workers and do not support either location until workers are paid and get just recompense.

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

Our team put together some amazing motions for yesterday’s meeting! Let’s talk about what they mean for our district and LA as a whole.

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

If you’re a renter and worried about the future of LA’s emergency tenant protections, your or your family’s housing situation, or when you have to pay back rent, read this incredibly detailed thread!

[Nithya Raman @nithyavraman]

Yesterday I stood with the @KeepLAHoused Coalition, some Council colleagues, and renters from across LA to call for permanent tenant protections before the COVID emergency ends.

Here’s what tenants can expect in the coming months — and what we still have to fight for. (thread)

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

As our first day on City Council comes to a close, I'm reflecting on the movement that brought us here.

It's not just about me getting sworn in — it's about the housekeepers, the young people, the immigrants, the renters, and everyone coming with us to City Hall.

¡Sí se pudo!

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

The labor movement has arrived at LA City Council District 13. 🙌🏾

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

Today, we wrote our own path—not with wrath, but with will.
For where there’s will, there’s women.
And where there’s women, there is forever a way.
Congratulations @KarenBassLA !

https://t.co/FwH77WXJIn

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

As it stands, every COVID tenant safeguard will disappear on February 1st.

Join us Tuesday morning to demand we enact permanent renter protections like universal Just Cause Eviction rights, a one month grace period, and more!

[Mike Bonin @mikebonin]

Vile racist Kevin de León just showed up for council.

I walked out, as did @mhdcd8 and @nithyavraman.

He needs to resign.

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

Over 1,000 New York Times workers are on strike today! Make sure not to cross the digital picket line: no website, no app, not even wordle!

We stand in solidarity with all the workers fighting for dignity, respect, a fair contract and a truly equitable newsroom!

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

Patricia Castellanos’ career embodies the values we fight for. She’s a true organizer, rooted in LA institutions like SCOPE and LAANE. She’s crafted policy centered on economic justice for Supervisor Kuehl. She’s a leader. We couldn’t be happier to have her as our Chief of Staff.

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

LA's Fair Work Week ordinance gives 70k service workers two weeks advance notice of their schedules, minimum 10 hours rest between shifts, and much more.

Thousands came together to win back their time, and now it's no longer at the mercy of their bosses. This is a huge victory.

[Mike Bonin @mikebonin]

The City Council took a huge step today to help retail workers, approving a "Fair Work Week" ordinance that will help employees plan their budgets, care for their families, and juggle work and school.

🧵

[Hugo Soto-Martínez @HugoForCD13]

Thank you to everyone who made this victory possible. There’s more to say and a long list of incredible people to thank— but for now, you can read our full statement here: