Local Legislation
Potential Expansion of LA County Board of Supervisors Â
Potential Expansion of LA County Board of Supervisors  Legal, Local Legislation The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved creating an ordinance, that if approved by voters it would increase the number of supervisors from five to nine.  Each supervisor currently represents about 2 million people. The expansion would reduce this to about…
Read MoreLA County Supervisors Unanimously Move to Explore New Small Business Lease Rules
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a motion to analyze commercial rents in the county.
Its motion would also explore new regulations for those who lease to small businesses and non-profits.
This motion is a first step toward more interference in commercial leasing. And it will further burden an industry that is still trying to recover.
Newsom Drops Attempt at Competing Retail Theft MeasureÂ
The BOMA/GLA Board of Directors recently endorsed the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Addressing retail theft and drug addiction is important to restoring a sense of safety around our buildings and in our communities.
Read MoreBurbank Economic Strategic Plan Sets Permit Streamlining as Goal #1
The Burbank City Council adopted a new five-year economic strategic plan.
The number one goal is to streamline permitting. If properly implemented, the members’ business experience with the city will improve.
Read MoreLA City Council Prohibits Evictions on Tenants Awaiting Rental Assistance
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to prohibit evictions for tenants awaiting rental assistance with the Feb. 1st deadline looming.
Read MoreMark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty in Corruption Trial
Suspended Los Angeles Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas has been found guilty of federal corruption charges.
Read MoreThe City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces
The City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces Homelessness, Housing, Local Legislation The City Council of Culver City voted 3-2 in favor of prohibiting camping in public places. The adoption of the ordinance is very controversial as housing advocates are concerned about the promotion of enforcement rather than services and…
Read MoreThe LA County Board of Supervisors and BizFed Announce Partnership on Homelessness
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced a partnership with BizFed to eradicate homelessness.
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Devastating Impact of LA City Transfer Tax
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved placing a new transfer tax proposal on the November ballot.
Read MoreLong Beach Voters May Consider Election Charter Amendments
Long Beach voters will decide on two election charter amendments that will permanently align city and school board elections with state elections. Until the 2020 election, Long Beach held city elections in odd-numbered years. The state, of course, has its elections during even-numbered years.
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