Mayor Buckley Weber Thanks Town In Weekly Address

AGOURA HILLS, CA — In a weekly YouTube address given Wednesday, Agoura Hills Mayor Ilece Buckley Weber thanked her constituents for soldiering on during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed ways they could stay healthy and safe.

“You’ve done a great job, and have successfully protected our essential workers, and saved lives,” said Buckley Weber. “Continue leading by example by following the public health orders.”

Buckley Weber gave the latest coronavirus updates from the Los Angeles County Department of Health: as of Monday, there are over 1000 coronavirus cases in the county, and at least 30 confirmed cases in Agoura Hills. “We knew these numbers would go up as testing increased throughout the county,” she said. “Nevertheless, we are saddened by the illness and death that has fallen upon our fellow Angelenos. We want them to know our thoughts are with them.”

The mayor reminded residents that they can go to https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ to schedule a test. Coronavirus testing is now available to all Angelenos, regardless of symptoms. She also reminded residents that if they are having financial problems, they can reach out to the offices of Representative Ted Lieu, State Senator Henry Stern, or Assemblyman Richard Bloom to locate assistance and relief.

In Agoura Hills, playgrounds and public restrooms are closed, but parks remain open. Though county and state parks in LA County remain closed, trails and parks are beginning to reopen in Ventura County. Buckley Weber asked residents to continue to stay at home when possible and wear face masks when outside, and to support the town by donating blood, volunteering, buying takeout from local restaurants, and filling up on gas within town limits. She also encouraged residents to join in the citywide noisemaking at 8 p.m. each night to show support for first responders.

Perhaps the one silver lining of the Stay at Home Order is the positive effect it’s had on air quality and traffic. Buckley Weber asked residents to think about ways that they can continue to live in an environmentally sustainable way after restrictions lift.

“LA County Public Health will guide us on the reopening of our town based on medicine and facts,” she concluded. “Hang in there: we will get through this, and we will rebuild together. So stay safe, stay home, and stay in touch.”

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