47th Place / San Pedro Street / Experience Christian Ministries, Senior Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda Crawford, Square, est. 2010 / Permanent Ceremonial Signage
Council File 26-0937
Pending — the city is considering a ceremonial street sign honoring Experience Christian Ministries and its leaders for their fifteen-plus years of community work in South Los Angeles, but it's waiting for the Public Works Committee to weigh in.
Brief
Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr., seconded by Heather Hutt, introduced a motion to install permanent ceremonial signage at the corner of 47th Place and San Pedro Street designating it in honor of Experience Christian Ministries, which was established in 2010, and its Senior Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda Crawford. The motion was referred to the Public Works Committee on June 24, 2026, and remains pending there.
Full summary
Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. introduced this motion to establish permanent ceremonial signage at the intersection of 47th Place and San Pedro Street, to be designated 'Experience Christian Ministries, Senior Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda Crawford, Square, est. 2010.' The motion also directs the Department of Transportation to fabricate and install the sign at or near that location. The recognition honors ECM's more than fifteen years of community service in South Los Angeles, including food and resource distributions, youth mentorship, violence prevention, and family support programs. Senior Pastor Anthony 'Shep' Crawford is described in the motion as a five-time Grammy Award-winning producer and writer who founded ECM to reach people disconnected from traditional church. ECM launched several community-oriented programs under his leadership, including Church at the Park, the Apology Tour, and the Performance Arts Conservatory. The organization also partners with United We Stand Up to promote peace-building and has helped train faith leaders in Community Violence Intervention practices. Co-Pastor Dr. Shalonda 'Sunshine' Crawford holds six degrees, including a doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology, and is the author of the book 'Employ Your Pain.' The motion also highlights ECM's role in providing funeral and grief support to community members. The motion follows the city's standard practice of using ceremonial signage to honor community institutions and individuals who have made significant contributions to their neighborhoods. It was introduced and referred to the Public Works Committee on June 24, 2026, with Councilmember Heather Hutt as a second. The file remains pending in committee and is set to expire on June 24, 2028, if not acted upon.
Activity (1)
- 2026-06-24 Motion referred to Public Works Committee.
Documents (1)
- 2026-06-24 Motion · motion