Outpost Neighborhood Association Receives Congressional and City Recognitions
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman
Certificate of Commendation from Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman
Certificate of Recognition from Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass
Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) is honored to share that our work on behalf of Outpost Estates has recently been formally recognized at the federal and city levels.
At our 2026 Annual Meeting, ONA received:
🇺🇸 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Laura Friedman
🌆 City of Los Angeles Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Karen Bass
🏛️ City of Los Angeles Certificate of Commendation from Councilmember Nithya Raman (Council District 4)
These recognitions acknowledge ONA’s efforts in advancing:
🛡️ Public safety initiatives
🌿 Community beautification
🏡 Preservation of the historic character of Outpost Estates
🤝 Civic engagement and collaboration with City, County, and State partners
🇺🇸 Congressional Recognition
Field Representative Eric Moon presented on behalf of United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for our exemplary service in strengthening community ties and promoting public safety and stewardship in the historic Outpost Estates neighborhood and adjacent canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains.
🌆 Mayoral Recognition
South Valley and Hollywood Hills Area Representative Nico Padron presented on behalf of Mayor Karen Bass a Certificate of Recognition honoring the association’s continued advocacy, public safety efforts, and community leadership within Outpost Estates.
🏛️ City of Los Angeles Commendation (Council District 4)
A special shout out to Councilmember Nithya Raman who came to the Outpost Neighborhood Association annual meeting herself and spent time talking with residents, answering questions, and recognizing ONA’s ongoing work to promote public safety, support community beautification, preserve the natural and historic character of the neighborhood, and foster civic engagement.
What This Recognition Represents
These certificates reflect the collective efforts of:
Our volunteer Board of Directors
Committee leaders and neighborhood advocates
Annual supporters and donors
Hundreds of engaged Outpost Estates residents
Over the past year, ONA has worked on:
Installing neighborhood security cameras
Advocating for traffic safety improvements
Coordinating community events
Maintaining landscaped traffic islands
Partnering with City agencies on safety and beautification efforts
While ONA is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work has real, measurable impact — and it’s gratifying to see that recognized.
A Community Effort
Outpost Estates has been the “jewel in the hills” since 1927. These recognitions are not just awards for an organization — they are acknowledgments of a neighborhood that continues to show up, stay engaged, and work together.
Thank you to everyone who makes Outpost Estates a stronger, safer, and more connected community.
