Elections
Proposition 15 Will Raise Your Utility Bill And Hurt California’s Renewable Energy Goals
Californians are no stranger to high monthly utility bills. With our infamous hot and dry summer days, we depend on air conditioning to keep cool during our long summer season. Without a doubt, these hot weather conditions add much to our monthly expenses and contribute heavily to climate change. Surprisingly, if voters approve Proposition 15 …
Read MoreA Look at BOMA/GLA’s Past Advocacy Efforts, And Future Policy Concerns
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 MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Stacy Mungo
For the Spotlight Series, BOMA/GLA would like to highlight the incredible work done by Long Beach Councilwoman Stacy Mungo. Currently serving the 5th District, Councilwoman Mungo has pursued many unprecedented initiatives to advance the prospects of her district.
Read MoreTell Your Tenants: Proposition 15 will Raise their Rent
Amid an unprecedented economic crisis, special interests are pushing Proposition 15 on the November 2020 statewide ballot that will undo Proposition 13’s property tax protections. In short, this will be the largest property tax increase in California history. However, most relevant to the commercial real estate industry is Prop. 15’s impact on commercial tenants throughout California …
Read MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Nury Martinez
BOMA Greater Los Angeles is proud to support the new President of the Los Angeles City Council, Nury Martinez. She was elected unanimously by her fellow councilmembers, and she began her presidency on January 5, 2020. Since then, President Martinez has championed significant laws in response to homelessness …
Read MoreElection Spotlight: Al Austin, Long Beach District 8
On March 3, 2020, Long Beach’s voters headed to the polls to vote for the new City Councilmember representing District 8. Incumbent Al Austin faced a serious challenger, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk. Thrash-Ntuk is the wife of City College Board Trustee Uduak-Joe Ntuk …
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 MoreBOMA/GLA’s Election Spotlight: LA County Board of Supervisors, District 2
In 2020, voters in Los Angeles County’s 2nd district are headed to the polls to vote for a new Supervisor to represent them on the Board. The current Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, is termed-out, having served on the Board since 2008. Ridley-Thomas has filed to run to take LA City Council President Herb Wesson’s seat …
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 MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Kathryn Barger
BOMA/GLA is honored to present our Elected Official of the Year, Kathryn Barger. We also support her reelection campaign for the Board of Supervisors.
As a faithful steward to District 5 and the residents of Los Angeles county, Barger has won reelection to her seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board, after having first been elected in 2016.