The verdict in the May 25 death of George Floyd is a watershed moment, African American activists and faith leaders say, but the fight for racial equality and justice continues.

The responses from Los Angeles County’s local leaders — in statements, via email or on Twitter — echoed sentiments heard across the nation.

Supervisors Janice Hahn and Sheila Kuehl co-authored a motion to create a “Zero Emission Infrastructure Plan” focused on expanding the number of charging stations countywide.

The reform-minded district attorney says the new division, which replaces the office’s Hardcore Gang Unit, will “treat community violence through a collaborative public health approach.”

Officials from throughout the region weigh in on the verdict announced Tuesday, April 20.