Local Legislation
Measure ULA Challenged in Federal Appeals Court
Newcastle Courtyards has just requested that the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit review and reverse the federal judge’s decision to dismiss this case. The reality is the ULA has been a tax impacting more than just “mansions” and is not meeting the promise sold to voters.
Read MoreLA City Council Evaluate Changes in Police Oversight
LA City Council Evaluate Changes in Police Oversight Local Legislation The LA City Council is considering a charter amendment that will change how police discipline and oversight are applied. These changes could possibly improve community trust and department morale, which in turn could lead to a safer LA that can benefit businesses. However, any…
Read MoreMeasure HLA Poised to Pass
Measure HLA is poised to pass after achieving a margin that is unlikely to change with the remaining ballots.
It requires the city complete planned improvements from its Mobility Plan 2035 each time it makes other street upgrades.
A late opposition campaign from the firefighters union was not enough to prevent this measure’s passage.
Read MoreRetail Theft Initiative Seeks Signatures
Retail Theft Initiative Seeks Signatures Elections, Homelessness, Local Legislation, Local Legislation, Public Safety The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act is seeking signatures to amend Prop. 47 and increase the tools available to address drug abuse and retail theft. Getting to Know the Initiative The initiative is commonly called the “retail theft initiative,” but it addresses…
Read MoreLA City Council has Allocated $150 Million in Measure ULA Funding
Following its passage in the 2022 election, the Los Angeles City Council has led to a decreased transaction volume in Los Angeles.
Read MoreLA City Council Removes Hotel Initiative from 2024 Ballot
A 2024 ballot initiative that would’ve required hotels to make vacant rooms available for homeless individuals is officially dead.
Read MoreIndependent Redistricting to Go on 2024 Ballot
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a proposal that would place independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot.
Read MoreState of Business with Mayor Richardson of Long Beach
BOMA/GLA attended the State of Business with Mayor Richardson, where he announced Grow Long Beach new initiatives.
Read MoreNew Law Requires Short-Term Rentals to Obtain Police Permit
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a new law requiring short-term rental hosts to obtain police permits.
Read MoreMayor Bass Signs Order to Streamline Housing Development
Mayor Bass sings Executive Directive that would provide permanent streamlining guidelines for affordable housing developments.
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