Councilwoman Greuel participated in the annual Bike to Work Week kick-off in May, 2008. Held at the Universal City Metro Red Line Station, the event spread awareness that biking to work is possible.
Councilwoman Greuel announced a $25,000 reward for information about a double murder in Van Nuys. The councilwoman was joined by the LAPD and victims' families.
Councilwoman Greuel joined LA's Best in celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008. The event was particularly special for the Councilwoman because she helped create the program when she worked in Mayor Bradley's office. LA's Best is a nationally recognized after-school program for youth which keeps the kids away from gang activity.
As part of her efforts to ensure public safety in the valley, Councilwoman Greuel hosted a Cleaner Communities Event at the Sportsmen's Lodge. At the event, community members and city departments representatives met to discuss graffiti, blight, and ways to make valley neighborhoods safer.
In July 2008, Councilwoman Greuel launched the "Senior Friends" program, aimed at protecting seniors in Los Angeles during the hot summer months. Through the program, Angelenos can pair with neighborhood seniors to make sure they are staying safe and cool in the summer.
Councilwoman Greuel joined Metro and Mayor Villaraigosa in thanking Governor Schwartzenegger for $16 million to make public transit in L.A. safer. As chair of the city's transportation committee, Councilwoman Greuel knows how essential these funds are.
In June 2008, Councilwoman Greuel hosted a demonstration at Coldwater Canyon Elementary on the dangers of driving with cell phones. Top Hollywood stunt driver Nick Brett demonstrated to the students that otherwise preventable accidents can't be avoided while on cell phones.
In January 2008, Councilwoman Greuel joined the Bureau of Street Services in fixing potholes after the recent rains. Providing basic city services to Angelenos, and valley residents in particular, is one of the Councilwoman's top priorities.
February, 2007 - Continuing her work to preserve open space and increase Los Angeles parkland, Councilwoman Wendy Greuel unveiled an 80 acre addition to Verdugo Mountains Park, the Valley's fourth largest park.
"The preservation of these 80 acres is an historic moment for the San Fernando Valley," said Councilwoman Greuel. "This effort illustrates what can be accomplished when the community and elected officials work together towards a common goal - in this case, preserving green, open space for the public to enjoy."