COUNTY SUPPORTS FUND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR METROLINK CRASH VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:  Tony Bell, Communications Deputy    Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich    Office:  (213) 974-5555   Cell: (213) 215-5176    E-mail:  tbell@bos.lacounty.gov

 

 

   September 16, 2008                                                                                 For Immediate Release

 

COUNTY SUPPORTS FUND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR

METROLINK CRASH VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES

 

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To assist the victims and families affected by the tragic Metrolink train crash, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Antonovich’s motion to support a public/private Victims Assistance Fund to provide the financial support necessary for the families of the victims.

 

“It is imperative that immediate assistance be provided to these families who are suffering financial and emotional hardship,” said Supervisor Antonovich. 

 

The motion directs the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to work directly with the Metrolink CEO and Chair, and the Ventura County CEO and Chair on the Victims Assistance Fund to establish a public/private assistance fund.

 

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