Posts by Christopher Perez
Amid Crime Spike, LA District Attorney George Gascón at Risk of Recall
Los Angeles is no stranger to recall initiatives, with a swathe of attempts being introduced in 2021. However, the most recent recall effort has surfaced and will prove to be one of the most legitimate threats to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón this coming cycle.
Read MoreLos Angeles Bans an Additional 58 Homeless Encampments Throughout the City
Following a new city law prohibiting homeless encampments in sensitive public areas, the Los Angeles City Council has banned another 58 homeless encampments throughout Los Angeles. The enforcement of these laws will allow for needed maintenance and …
Read MoreMike Fong Declares Victory for Assembly District 49 Race
After months of campaigning, Mike Fong has officially declared victory in a special election to represent Assembly District 49, which represents much of the San Gabriel Valley. Assembly District 49 encompasses all or part of ten cities, including Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Montebello, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South El Monte, and …
Read MoreLA County Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Individuals
After COVID-19 and omicron cases have plummeted, Los Angeles County announced last week on Friday that it would officially lift its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals. This comes after nearly two years of mask mandates …
Read MoreBOMA Releases New Guide on COVID Prevention and IAQ
This month, BOMA International released a new policy brief, “COVID Prevention and Implications for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Usage.” This is the latest addition to BOMA’s series of COVID-19 resources and guidance documents, and it addresses …
Read MoreBOMA Advances Key Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
At this year’s National Issues Conference, BOMA advocates from across the country met with dozens of members of congress to discuss issues impacting the commercial real estate industry. The 2022 policy priorities advanced on Capitol Hill were BOMA International’s …
Read MoreNew Real Estate Transfer Tax is Another Misguided Response to the Homelessness Crisis
Among one of the most high-profile election cycles in recent memory, voters could also take up a controversial tax hike, which could cost property owners upwards of $8 billion. The tax would add another real estate transfer tax …
Read MoreLos Angeles Sees Notable Spikes in Crime
As Los Angeles prepares to enter the stages of a post-COVID economy, with governments beginning to pandemic lift restrictions, local police agencies have emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong public safety apparatus amid worrying crime stats. According to data from the County of Los Angeles …
Read MoreAfter LA County Ends its Commercial Eviction Moratorium, LA City Moves in the Opposite Direction
Following two years of orders, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved to end the eviction moratorium on commercial tenants. This was a huge victory for commercial landlords and businesses that have endured economic hardships amid these moratorium orders. After commercial landlords originally struggled through the commercial eviction moratorium with no end in sight, the commercial eviction moratorium officially expired on …
Read MoreAfter Avoiding a Recall Election, Councilmember Mike Bonin to Not Seek Re-Election
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 have impacted several offices in Los Angeles. Councilmember Mike Bonin is the latest of public officials to have been …
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