Francis De Leon Sanchez - Bell Gardens City Council

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, tíos, compadres, abuelitos, friends, and father figures who show up with love, guidance, strength, and heart.

Today we honor the men who lead by example, protect with love, and leave a lasting impact on our families and communities.

Feliz Día del Padre a todos los papás, tíos, compadres, abuelitos, amigos y figuras paternas que nos demuestran amor, nos guían con su ejemplo y dejan huella en nuestras vidas.

Con mucho cariño, hoy los celebramos y les damos las gracias. 💙

What a beautiful day celebrating community, connection, and movement at the 2nd Annual Open Streets — Southeast Los Angeles event! 🚲☀️

It was wonderful to see families, neighbors, and community partners come together across Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, and Maywood to enjoy safe, car-free streets, local resources, entertainment, and the vibrant culture that makes SELA so special.

Proud to represent Bell Gardens and grateful for the partnership with LA Metro, the City of Bell, and our neighboring cities for helping create spaces where our communities can walk, ride, connect, and thrive.

SELA shows up strong — today was a beautiful reminder of that. 💙

✨ Spread the word, SELA! ✨

Encanto Banquet Hall in Bell Gardens is giving back in a beautiful way by offering a FREE Quinceañera Giveaway for a deserving family. Registration has been extended to ALL of SELA due to low turnout in Bell Gardens — so please help share this opportunity with families who may benefit.

Registration ends June 12th.

For more information, call or text 213-552-3312.

A heartfelt thank you to Encanto Banquet Hall for creating this special opportunity for our community and helping make a young person’s dream celebration possible.

SELA PLEASE TAG & SHARE- Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon.

Please verify all giveaway rules, eligibility, and registration details directly with Encanto Banquet Hall.

THANK YOU

Bell Gardens is facing a pivotal moment. Increasing costs and potential reductions to key revenue sources threaten the City’s ability to maintain essential public services.

A YES vote on Measure BG will help safeguard the services and programs that residents rely on most:

✅ Visible police patrols and emergency response services
✅ After-school and summer youth programs
✅ Senior services for older adults
✅ The Community Family Service Center
✅ Street maintenance and infrastructure improvements
✅ Essential daily services that help keep Bell Gardens safe, clean, healthy, and functioning effectively

Measure BG does not increase property taxes and does not impose a tax on income. It applies only to taxable purchases and does not apply to grocery food items or pharmacy purchases.

Measure BG is about preserving public safety, maintaining community stability, and ensuring that the City can continue to serve its residents effectively.

‼️Disclaimer: This informational video was not prepared or disseminated at the expense of the City of Bell Gardens.

Bell Gardens is facing serious financial uncertainty as the City prepares for possible impacts tied to declining casino revenue, state cardroom regulations, and the outcome of Measure BG.

This article provides important information on the City’s projected budget challenges, including the possibility of an estimated budget shortfall if multiple revenue impacts occur at the same time.

As a Councilwoman, my priority is making sure residents have access to clear information about how these issues may affect essential services, including public safety, parks, recreation programs, senior and youth services, and support for working families.

Read the full article here:https://www.selasun.la/bell-gardens-warns-of-possible-8m-budget-hole-if-measure-bg-fails-and-casino-revenue-drops/

For more information on Measure BG, please visit:www.bellgardens.org/MeasureBG

Today, we gathered with gratitude and reverence to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Thank you to Park Lawn Cemetery, the City of Commerce, LA County Fire, BGPD, American Legion Post 465, and everyone who attended today’s Memorial Day event. Your presence helped make this moment of remembrance meaningful and heartfelt.

May we continue to honor our fallen heroes not only today, but through the way we live, serve, and care for one another.

We remember. ♥️We honor. ✨We are grateful. 🇺🇸

Proud to welcome the Latina Golfers to the Bell Gardens Golf Course. ⛳️✨

As a Councilwoman and a member of the Latina Golfers Leadership Cohort, this moment was especially meaningful. Representation matters, and so does access. Creating spaces where Latinas can learn, grow, connect, and feel welcomed in places we have not always seen ourselves is powerful.

I am proud that our community can be part of opening doors, building confidence, and showing that golf is more than a game, it is a space for leadership, opportunity, and sisterhood.

Grateful to continue learning alongside my golf hermanas and proud to see Bell Gardens be part of that journey. 💚✨