Baldwin Village is one of eight neighborhoods represented by the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECWA), the City of Los Angeles neighborhood council for Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills and the Crenshaw corridor.
Recognized as its own community in 1988, Baldwin Village sits east of Village Green and is one of the most densely populated parts of the district, with mid-century apartment courts and a strong network of tenant and block organizations.
Baldwin Village is in the council's Area 1, along with Village Green and Crenshaw Manor. Area 1 boundaries: La Brea Avenue on the west, Crenshaw Boulevard on the east, Coliseum Street on the north to Chesapeake Avenue and Obama Boulevard, and Santo Tomas Drive to the south.
Area 1 elects two representatives to the ECWA board. Reach out with anything happening on your block.
Every ECWA meeting is open to the public. No registration and no fee.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Our monthly community meeting. Hear from elected officials and city departments, learn what is happening in the neighborhood, and bring your questions and concerns.
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The governing board votes on funding, community impact statements, letters of support and council business. Public comment is taken on every agenda item.
Dates follow the regular schedule. Each posted agenda confirms the format. Add meetings to your calendar.
Baldwin Village is represented by the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECWA), a certified City of Los Angeles neighborhood council. Baldwin Village is part of the council's Area 1 (ZIP 90016).
Area 1 elects two representatives to the ECWA board. They are Miracle McKinney, and one seat is currently open. Four at-large representatives and five officers also serve the whole district.
ECWA general meetings are the 1st saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and board meetings are the 3rd monday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Join on Zoom, by phone, or in person at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 94 when a meeting is held there.
Yes. Anyone who lives, works or owns property in Baldwin Village, or takes part in a community organization there, is a stakeholder. Meetings are free and open to the public, with no sign-up.
