Neighborhood councils · South LA 2
Watts Neighborhood Council
The Watts Neighborhood Council covers Watts in South Los Angeles, generally between 92nd Street, Mona Boulevard, Imperial Highway and Central Avenue (bylaws). Anyone who lives, works or owns property in the area, or declares a stake in it as a community interest stakeholder, is a stakeholder (Watts NC).
Latest
The Watts Neighborhood Council's board meets in person on Oct. 13, 2026 at the Watts Senior Center; the agenda lists up to $7,000 for webmaster services from Moore Business Results LLC, a Neighborhood Purpose Grant of up to $5,000 to The Lotus Garden Foundation, up to $7,000 for co-sponsored community events, and Community Impact Statements on converting turf on City street medians, a Measure FD implementation plan for the Fire Department and simplified processing for new condominium projects. Its Sept. 8 agenda listed statements on three other files, including tort reform, and a grant of up to $5,000 to The Lotus Foundation. The council filed Community Impact Statements on seven council files on July 28, including oversize vehicle parking limits on Graham Avenue and nearby streets, and on two more on Aug. 14: truck weight limits on East 110th through 114th streets and the interim ordinance on tobacco and vape shops.
| City Council districts | Council District 15 |
|---|---|
| Region | South LA 2 |
| Certified | December 3, 2002 |
| Website | wattsnc.org |
Board
| Seat | Name | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Environment Representative | Jacquelyn Badejo | Chair |
| Education Representative | Chica Caldwell | Vice Chair |
| At-Large Representative | Luz Nunez | Recording Secretary |
| Area 3 Representative | Lottie Cleveland | Communications Secretary |
| Community-Based Organization Representative | Doniell Spencer Peters | Treasurer |
| Area 1 Representative | William Taylor | Parliamentarian |
| Area 2 Representative | Patricia Willis | |
| Area 4 Representative | Vacant | |
| Area 5 Representative | Adelina McCloud | |
| At-Large Representative | Vacant | |
| Business and Commerce Representative | Timothy McDaniel Jr. | |
| Healthcare Representative | Moses J. Massenburg | |
| Faith-Based Organization Representative | Vacant | |
| Transportation Representative | Sophia (Storm) Hopkins | |
| Adults, Parents and Caregivers Representative | Vacant |
When and where the Watts Neighborhood Council meets
Watts Neighborhood Council regular board meetings: Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. per the Aug. 11 and Sept. 8 agendas. The July 14 agenda set a 6:30 p.m. start. Location: In person only. The Sept. 8 agenda set the meeting at the Watts Senior Center, 1657 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90002, marked as a new location. The July 14 and Aug. 11 agendas set it at the Watts NC office, 1513 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002. Schedule as of October 1, 2026.
| Next meeting | October 13, 2026, 6 p.m. · Watts Senior Center, 1657 E Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90002 |
|---|---|
| Agendas and minutes | Agendas and minutes |
Committees
- Budget and Finance
- Business, Commerce, Planning and Land Use
- Cannabis
- Education, Arts, Culture and Recreation
- Environment and Healthcare
- Faith-Based and Community Organization
- Outreach, Training and Membership
- Rules and Elections
- Senior, Adults, Parents and Caregivers
- Transportation
- Youth
- Block Club Initiative Ad Hoc
- Watts Strategic Planning and Olympics Ad Hoc
- Public Safety Ad Hoc
Budget
| Fiscal year | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| City allocation | $25,000, plus a $40,680 rollover |
| Spent so far | $3,067 |
Meetings
Coming up
- October 13, 2026 upcoming The Watts Neighborhood Council's board meets in person on Oct. 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Watts Senior Center, with no online option (agenda). The agenda lists…
Past meetings
September 2026
- September 8, 2026 agenda only, minutes not posted The Watts Neighborhood Council's board agenda for Sept. 8, 2026 had Community Impact Statements on three council files: accessible changing stations in public…
August 2026
- August 11, 2026 minutes posted The Watts Neighborhood Council's board on Aug. 11, 2026 voted 11-0 for a Community Impact Statement supporting, with recommendations, CF 26-0964's limits on…
July 2026
- July 14, 2026 minutes posted The Watts Neighborhood Council's board on July 14, 2026 re-elected Jacquelyn Badejo chair and seated its 2026-27 officers 10-0-1, and voted 8-0 to table $12,500…