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Vacancy Taxes are Ineffective and Harmful
The Los Angeles City Council has studied the feasibility of vacancy taxes to reduce empty properties. In effect, this tax would create punishments and taxes despite many owners who are genuinely attempting to sell their space. Though, as seen in other cities, a fee with the intent to punish property owners will have a host of other effects that will undermine the ability for property owners to do business.
Read MoreAfter Avoiding a Recall Election, Councilmember Mike Bonin to Not Seek Re-Election
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 have impacted several offices in Los Angeles. Councilmember Mike Bonin is the latest of public officials to have been …
Read MoreSheriff Villanueva Urges County to Declare ‘State of Emergency’ Against Homelessness
As the number of encampments rise along key tourist destinations such as Venice Beach, Olvera Street and Hollywood, LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is pushing the LA County Board of Supervisors to declare a state of emergency against the homelessness crisis …
Read MoreLos Angeles City Council Officially Approves Anti-Camping Ordinance
On July 1st, after voting to have the City Attorney’s office quickly draft an ordinance prohibiting encampments on the public right of way, City Council tentatively approved the ordinance on a 13-2 vote. Since a first-reading of an ordinance requires a unanimous vote, the Council was forced …
Read MoreLAPD Budget Cuts Will Significantly Impact Public Safety, Closing Stations and Critical Units
This past December, the Los Angeles City Council approved a recommendation to cut over 1,000 Los Angeles Police Department officers and over 700 civilian law enforcement staff. Additionally, this comes on top of a $150 budget cut …
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