--- ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/e0/100l-e0afd34a.png&src=images/stories/Dec-2018/100l.png&thumbnail=1200,800,&hash=08e62a2a) [ BUDGET ADVOCATES ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/budget) # Grade Our City: Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Want Your Opinion December 13 2018 Written by John DiGregorio. [](https://www.addtoany.com/share) USE YOUR VOICE-Our city of Los Angeles oversees dozens of departments which provide services to over four million people. Yet, we Angelenos never have a chance to provide feedback on their performance or efficiency. That also goes for our elected officials. Outside of an election year, rarely do we have a chance to let our officials know how we think they are doing. **That changes today.** Please join us by completing your first annual City Services Report Card and let your voice be heard! 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