Posts by Advocacy Staff
Retail Theft Initiative Has 900,000 Signatures
The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act claims they have the necessary signatures to be on the November ballot.Â
The campaign coalition claims to have 900,000 signatures from voters. County and state officials will now go through the process of validating signatures.
Read MoreTPA Gets Supreme Court Hearing Date
The California Supreme Court has now set a hearing date of May 8th for oral arguments for and against the measure’s removal from the ballot.
It would be unprecedented for the court to remove TPA from the ballot, and we hope the court dismisses the request for its removal from the ballot. The state is arguing that the changes this ballot measure brings are too significant for just the voters to decide on.
Read MoreBoard of Supervisors Pursue Streamlining Property Tax Appeals
At their April 9th meeting, the LA Board of Supervisors directed the agencies responsible for property tax assessments to find ways to streamline the process.
Current backlogs result in delayed refunds and corrected tax assessments for our members.
Beverly Hills Invests More in its Homelessness Plan
The Beverly Hills City Council will provide an additional $1 million in funding for programs that address homelessness.
The city adopted its homelessness plan in 2023, and the additional funding will support its goals.
DTLA Alliance Report Shows Fresh Progress in Downtown
DTLA has faced numerous challenges since COVID-19. However, a new report from the DTLA Alliance shows progress in the city’s center.
Read MoreMeasure HLA Poised to Pass
Measure HLA is poised to pass after achieving a margin that is unlikely to change with the remaining ballots.Â
It requires the city complete planned improvements from its Mobility Plan 2035 each time it makes other street upgrades.Â
A late opposition campaign from the firefighters union was not enough to prevent this measure’s passage.
Read MoreAnticipated State Budget Deficit Worsens
A new Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) report shows tax revenue falling well below projections. The agency projects a new California budget deficit of $78 billion.
The deficit will likely cause the state to dive into reserve funds and cut spending at a level not seen since the Great Recession.
Interim Police Chief Selected for LAPD
The city has selected an interim chief after the announcement last month of Chief Michael Moore stepping down as Chief of LAPD.
The Board of Police Commissioners selected Assistant Chief Dominic H. Choi. Chief Choi is a 28-year veteran of the department and the first Asian-American to serve as the city’s top cop.
LA City Council has Allocated $150 Million in Measure ULA Funding
Following its passage in the 2022 election, the Los Angeles City Council has led to a decreased transaction volume in Los Angeles.
Read MoreLA City Council Removes Hotel Initiative from 2024 Ballot
A 2024 ballot initiative that would’ve required hotels to make vacant rooms available for homeless individuals is officially dead.
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