Elections
Prop. 15 Will Worsen The Housing Crisis
It’s no surprise that Californians are leaving the state in record numbers. Due to rising rent, cost of living, and taxes, California is becoming less affordable for many Americans. Despite this, legislators are supporting Proposition 15, a ballot measure that would create higher …
Read MoreProposition 15 Lacks Government Transparency And Accountability
As we’ve highlighted on our site, Proposition 15 will do much to hurt businesses and families across California. With that being said, more attention should be focused on how Proposition 15 will not do much to help schools and classrooms. In fact, while special interests are using Proposition 15 in the name of school improvement, it will mainly prioritize administrative costs …
Read MoreProposition 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 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 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.