Posts by Christopher Perez
Los Angeles City Council Officially Approves Anti-Camping Ordinance
On July 1st, after voting to have the City Attorney’s office quickly draft an ordinance prohibiting encampments on the public right of way, City Council tentatively approved the ordinance on a 13-2 vote. Since a first-reading of an ordinance requires a unanimous vote, the Council was forced …
Read MoreNew Poll Indicates Governor Newsom In Danger of Being Recalled
After recall proponents gathered enough signatures to trigger a recall election earlier this year, state officials set the recall election to take place on September 14th, 2021. In preparation for the election, California voters will begin to …
Read MoreWith LA’s Homelessness Services Authority Facing Organizational Issues, City Officials Propose Reform
With Los Angeles City and County facing immense pressure from the courts to respond to the homelessness crisis, city officials are examining measures to re-think its approach to homelessness services. Namely, the governance system of the Los Angeles Homelessness …
Read MoreBOMA International Releases Guide to EV Charging Stations
BOMA International Releases Guide to EV Charging Stations EV Charging Station, Market Trends, Parking Based on current market trends, electric vehicles are expected to make a substantial impact on transportation and the economy. In fact, by 2030, over one-third of vehicles on American roads are projected to be electric. As such, the number of EV…
Read MoreLA County Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate – Regardless of Vaccination Status
LA County Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate – Regardless of Vaccination Status Covid-19 Due to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, Los Angeles County health officials announced last week that it will be restoring its mask mandate for the foreseeable future. As per communication from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, community transmission of…
Read MoreThe Answer to the Housing Crisis is Development, Not More Bureaucracy
Over the past decade, the housing crisis has taken center stage in California’s political climate. In addition to an ever-so increasing cost of living, rent and mortgages for both low and middle class families are exponentially …
Read MoreEric Garcetti Tapped for Ambassador to India – What’s Next for Los Angeles?
After weeks of rumors and uncertainty, President Joe Biden Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as Ambassador to India. If confirmed, Garcetti will depart his post as Mayor, following a long and turbulent political moment in …
Read MoreBOMA International Releases Guide to COVID-19 Tenant Relief Programs
BOMA International Releases Guide to COVID-19 Tenant Relief Programs Covid-19, Legal With federal officials creating trillions in aid to support businesses recovering from COVID-19, BOMA International has developed an important guide for commercial real estate owners that outlines the loan and grant programs available to tenant businesses. While many tenants in office buildings have continued…
Read MoreMike Bonin Next to Face Tsunami of Recall Elections Heading to Los Angeles County
Over the past year, frustrations related to the pandemic, the economy, and other social issues have led to the development of various recall efforts – many of which will impact several offices in Los Angeles. Should these efforts succeed, they will likely contribute to the turbulent state of our …
Read MoreVenice Encampments to Be Cleared By August, Councilmember Bonin Says
Beginning this week, Los Angeles will launch an ambitious and unprecedented program to address the homelessness crisis in Venice Beach. For the next 6 weeks, outreach teams will focus their resources on the northern half of Ocean Front Walk, supporting homeless communities …
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