Posts by Christopher Perez
Be the Voice of Our Industry: Fill Out BizFed Pulse Poll Today!
Take the BizFed Pulse Poll Today! The Los Angeles County Business Federation’s (BizFed) biggest annual data project is LIVE – and we’re asking you to participate in the intel-gathering portion of our 2022 Pulse Poll. From now until early May, we’ll be gathering insight from all business community voices.
Read MoreAB 1001 – A Step Backward on CEQA Reform and Housing Development
The California legislature is pursuing a bill that would further endanger the state’s housing availability during a time when development is strongly needed. AB 1001 (Garcia, Cristina; D-Los Angeles) would create new highly subjective, non-quantifiable, and litigation-bait standards in CEQA that will threaten California’s economic recovery and ability to construct much-needed housing …
Read MorePasadena’s Eviction Moratorium to be Lifted
At their April 11th meeting, the Pasadena City Council voted to begin the end of the city’s two-year-long eviction moratorium. The ordinance instructs the city attorney to prepare an ordinance that would sunset the city’s commercial and residential eviction moratoriums. The commercial eviction moratorium would …
Read MoreThe 2022 Ballot Initiatives You Need to Know About
In gearing up for the November 2022 General Election cycle, advocates are beginning their process to gather signatures for 38 ballot initiatives that could significantly change state laws. From taxes to housing, and economic development, these ballot initiatives could prove consequential for years to come.
Read MoreUrban Beekeeping and Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate industry has long been a leader in promoting sustainable building practices. From using carbon-free technologies, developing energy efficient waste systems, and collaboration with City governments on sustainability measures, the CRE has actively played a role in supporting the environment. In keeping with this trend, urban beekeeping has surfaced as…
Read MoreAB 1993 – California’s Sweeping Vaccination Mandate Will Not Move Forward
In response to swift criticism from unions and public agencies, the California legislature moved to shelve a bill that would have introduced one of the most sweeping vaccination mandates in the state’s history…
Read MoreStatewide Business Community Unites to Outline State Budget and Policy Priorities
SACRAMENTO— California’s statewide, regional and local business communities have come together to announce its key budget and statewide priorities for the governor and state Legislature. In a letter sent to the governor earlier this …
Read MoreLA City Moves to Lift Vaccine Mandate
On Wednesday the Los Angeles City Council voted to rescind its longstanding COVID-19 vaccine mandate, signaling a final moment of recovery in the city’s historic struggle against COVID-19. The motion, which will have to be voted on again on March 30th …
Read MoreJudge Temporarily Permits Herb Wesson’s Council District 10 Appointment – For Now
On Thursday, an LA County Superior Court judge cleared Herb Wesson’s appointment to serve Council District 10 as an interim representative, for now. Judge Mary H. Strobel originally issued an order preventing Herb Wesson from serving until March 17, pending a scheduled hearing. The judge asserted that the plaintiffs had not followed …
Read MoreWe Need You to Help Pass H.R. 6921 – Key Energy Investments Program
BOMA International and its advocacy partners are pleased to report that H.R. 6921, the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act, has officially been introduced by U.S. Representatives Jason Crow (D-Colo.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.). The Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act would …
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