Citizen Guide English2012:Layout 1 2/24/2012 12:06 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Los Angeles County, with approximately 10 million people within its borders, is the most populous county in the nation. County officials, faced with dwindling revenues, are constantly challenged with providing essential services at the most economical cost to serve this huge population. To inform the public of available services, the Board of Supervisors ordered the preparation of this Citizens Guide to County Services. This is an update of earlier editions, and the information included was current at the time of publication. This booklet, prepared by the County Public Affairs Office, is a directory of services under simply stated headings to help find the appropriate department or agency performing the service. In some instances, telephone numbers and addresses listed are those of central County offices. For local listings of County offices in your neighborhood not listed in this booklet, please consult your local telephone directory under the general section heading of “Los Angeles, County of.” Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material in this booklet, and we hope that it is helpful. For information concerning services not listed or additional assistance, please contact: Public Affairs Chief Executive Office County of Los Angeles Room 358, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 974-1311 Website: lacounty.gov E-mail:
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