On October 2, 2019, leaders gathered at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE for the Third Annual State of Women & Girls Address and Expo to discuss gender equity and progress affecting women and girls across Los Angeles.

The event highlighted milestones, including women holding more than half of City board and commissioner positions and leading departments ranging from transportation to information technology.

The conversations also underscored how policy decisions influence economic opportunity. By increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, Los Angeles contributed to wage increases affecting nearly half of the City’s female workforce.

Progress deserves recognition. It also requires continued attention to representation, economic mobility, and conditions that support community thriving.