City Council

(14) 23-0159 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to standing in solidarity with Eyvin Hernandez in advocating for his immediate release; calling on President Joe Biden, et al., to act with urgency and negotiate for Mr. Hernandez's release, and protect his well-being; and calling on the entire California congressional delegation to work toward his release and to speak up for Mr. Hernandez as appropriate. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Soto-Martínez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to stand in solidarity with Eyvin Hernandez, his friends and family, the Los Angeles community, and the State of California in advocating for his immediate release. RESOLVE to call on President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, National Security Advisor Jacob Sullivan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, to act with urgency and negotiate for Mr. Hernandez's release, and protect his well-being. RESOLVE to call on the entire California congressional delegation to work toward his release and to speak up for Mr. Hernandez as appropriate.