Elections
New 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 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 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 MoreCritics Gather Enough Signatures – Newsom to Head Into A Recall Election
The Recall Gavin Newsom Campaign, having launched early last year, has gathered enough signatures, which will officially trigger a recall election. According to the Secretary of State, the campaign has gathered approximately …
Read MoreMeet Rob Bonta, California’s Next Attorney General
Last week, Rob Bonta was appointed by Governor Newsom as California’s next Attorney General, filling the vacancy created by Xavier Becerra, who now serves as …
Read MoreEarly Candidates Throw Their Hat Into LA Mayoral 2022 Election
Last week, Los Angeles Councilmember and President pro tempore Joe Buscaino announced his bid for Mayor in the 2022 race. He will join and compete with City Attorney Mike Feuer, who announced his mayoral campaign on March of last year. The election for the next Mayor of Los Angeles will take place on …
Read MoreSydney Kamlager Wins Senate District 30 Special Election
By winning a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last November, Holly Mitchell created an important vacancy in the California State Senate. Since former State Senator Mitchell’s departure …
Read MoreBOMA/GLA’s Aaron Taxy officially elected as Vice Chair of the BizFed Political Action Committee
Aaron Taxy, BOMA/GLA’s Director of Government and Public Affairs, was officially elected as Vice Chair to the BizFed Political Action Committee. In effect, this new position makes Aaron the Chair-designate for 2023 through 2024. The BizFed Political Action Committee (PAC) is the well-resourced, highly effective sister PAC of the …
Read More2020 – A Look at BOMA/GLA’s Past Advocacy Efforts, And What’s to Come
The past year has been a challenging one. To be sure, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an unprecedented moment in history, with many economies hit hard by government restrictions. During these times, property owners and businesses have also been thrown into the unknown. Fortunately, our Government and Public Affairs department …
Read MoreProposition 15 Defeat Shows California Prioritizes Growth and Small Businesses
The defeat of Proposition 15, the state’s largest tax initiative, is indicative of California’s strong preference for economic growth and small businesses. If approved, Proposition 15 would have raised taxes for thousands of local small businesses, while increasing the cost of living for everyday consumers. Fortunately, Proposition 15’s decisive defeat is a strong message to …
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