Posts by Advocacy Staff
Property Teams Can’t Handle Every Safety Issue Alone
For property teams, security professionals, and building service providers, some of the most useful resources may already be working right in your neighborhood. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other local organizations can be important partners when safety issues come up around a property.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy
BOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy Permitting, State Legislation BOMA/GLA-backed permitting reform is one step closer to becoming law—and our members helped get it there. AB 2418, legislation co-sponsored by BOMA/GLA to address lengthy commercial permitting delays, has officially passed the California Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The milestone comes…
Read MoreLA City Council Removes Anti-Camping Zones in Hollywood
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to remove several anti-camping zones in Hollywood, raising new questions about how the City will balance its homelessness strategy with keeping sidewalks and public spaces safe and accessible.
Read MoreGlendale Sales Tax Proposal Blocked from November Ballot
A proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase in Glendale will not appear on the November ballot, after an effort to advance the measure failed to secure enough support from the City Council.
Read MoreOne Tax Falls Short as Others Head to November Ballot
A proposed Long Beach parcel tax that could have placed a significant new cost on commercial and industrial properties will not appear on the November ballot. However, other parcel tax measures across the region are moving forward.
Read MoreBuilding Safety Starts With Strong Local Partnerships
Keeping a commercial property safe takes more than what happens inside the building. Strong relationships with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), community organizations, and other local partners can give property teams additional resources when challenges arise.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Lands in Sacramento to Advocate for CRE
This week, our members are stepping away from their buildings and businesses to bring the voice of Greater Los Angeles commercial real estate directly to state lawmakers. That matters because legislators need to hear more than statistics- they need to hear from the people who experience the impact of state policy every day.
Read MoreBOMA at the Bowl Supports Our Advocacy Year-Round
This week, BOMA/GLA members are heading to Sacramento with us to do something important: tell lawmakers directly what California’s policies mean for the people who own, manage, and operate commercial buildings.
Read MoreNew Culver City Parcel Tax Measure Heads to November Ballot
The Culver City City Council has voted to place a new parcel tax measure to support public schools on the November ballot. If approved by voters, it could significantly increase costs for commercial property owners. The measure would apply a $0.48 per building square foot annual parcel tax on all real estate parcels, including commercial properties, for the next 10 years.
Read MoreWorking With BIDs to Improve Building Safety
Keeping your building safe takes more than security cameras and on-site staff. Strong partnerships with local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and community organizations can help property teams respond more effectively to day-to-day challenges.
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