Posts by Amanda Wilson
Your Guide to California State Legislative Races
It seems as if California won’t vote any direction other than Democratic. It has even been dubbed the most reliably blue state in the Electoral College.
This is important to commercial real estate because the party in power determines the Legislature’s agenda. The current Legislature is considering bills jeopardizing dual-agency, tackling homelessness, reforming CEQA, and…
More Homelessness Housing Is Coming, But More Is Needed
There is no question that homelessness is one of California’s most overwhelming and difficult problems to solve. With more than 70,000 individuals in the County suffering from some form of homelessness, comprehensive housing is essential. While recent events are paving the way for more housing …
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Opposes Proposition 15, California’s Split Roll Initiative
The best way to describe what is going on with Split Roll was given by previous California Governor Jerry Brown: “Messing with Prop 13 is a big, fat loser.” Despite this, Prop 13 protections for commercial property owners will be challenged this November. Officially known as Prop 15, Split Roll is …
Read MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Mark Ridley-Thomas
BOMA/GLA would like to introduce an exemplary candidate for the Los Angeles City Council District 10, Mark Ridley-Thomas. Having served in public office for close to 30 years, Ridley-Thomas has a proven track record that Angelenos can trust. He is currently termed out as a Los Angeles County Supervisor but desires to continue his influence in LA.
Read MoreParcel Taxes Are Death by 1000 Papercuts
In a last minute effort, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) added a parcel tax to the Board of Supervisors that was voted on after only a few months of life. With minimal public input, the ballot measure failed.
Along with other parcel taxes, this would have cost building owners thousands a year.
Can Congestion Pricing Improve Public Transit?
There is no denying traffic congestion is one of LA’s major evils. How we can fix this problem is widely debated, yet a new solution has come into the conversation: congestion pricing.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Has Changed the Deadlines for Energy Benchmarking
Building owners throughout the state are required to submit periodic reports regarding their energy and water consumption. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is considering a postponement while the City of Los Angeles has officially suspended the deadlines.
Read MoreCan Tenants Avoid Lease Payments?
Under the current local and state emergency orders, building owners are working closely with tenants to maintain the status quo of a clean and habitable space and continuation of lease payments. However, some tenants may claim “force majeure”, “frustration of purpose”, or “impossibility”, causing them to seek rent deferral or abatement.
Read MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Miguel Santiago
BOMA Greater Los Angeles would like to introduce its members to a leading California State Assemblymember, Miguel Santiago. First elected in 2014 to the 53rd District, Santiago represents the key interests of neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Downtown, Koreatown, and Pico Union on issues like eradicating homelessness, building affordable housing, prioritizing community college, and increasing care services.
Read MoreWho Must Provide Lactation Accommodations?
Controversial yet widely supported by legislators, new laws regarding lactation accommodations in California have been brought to the State Legislature over the past few years.
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