Posts Tagged ‘city of los angeles’
2022 Los Angeles Homeless Count Released Amidst Questions about its Accuracy
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority recently released the 2022 Homeless Count which shows the increase in homelessness has slowed.
Read MoreLA County Reaches Settlement Over Homelessness
On Monday, the County of Los Angeles announced they had settled a lawsuit against them that will provide millions to help the homeless population.
Read MoreVoters to Decide Whether Hotels must Rent Vacant Rooms to the Homeless
In 2024, voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether hotels should be required to rent vacant hotel rooms to the homeless.
Read MoreLos Angeles City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools
Los Angeles City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools Homelessness, Public Safety This week, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 in favor of an ordinance to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and childcare facilities. The ordinance received a 10-1 vote last month with Councilmember Mike Bonin being the lone…
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 MorePublic Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures
Public Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures Community, Homelessness, Public Safety Starbucks announced it would close six stores in Los Angeles due to concerns about employee safety. Concerns such as drug use, crime, and a rising mental health crisis contributed to the closures. Unable to mitigate these issues alone, Starbucks will “open new locations with safer…
Read MoreBiden and Harris Endorse Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles
In a joint statement on August 2nd, President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsed Rep. Karen Bass for Los Angeles Mayor. Bass is currently a congresswoman representing California’s 37th congressional district and was on the shortlist to be Biden’s VP pick during the last presidential election.
Read MoreLos Angeles to Pilot “Zero Emission” Loading Zones
Los Angeles to Pilot “Zero Emission” Loading Zones Sustainability, Uncategorized Los Angeles City Council has given the Department of Transportation (LADOT) approval to pilot a “zero-emission loading dock” program. This initiative would create new delivery zones exclusively available to zero-emission delivery vehicles. The city will study the impacts of this program and will likely expand…
Read MoreLA Considering Parcel Tax for November Ballot
The City of Los Angeles is considering the placement of a Parcel Tax Measure for the November 2022 ballot. The tax’s purpose is to provide funding for parks and recreation infrastructure.
The proposed tax rate is not available yet. However, any new tax proposal in the current economic climate is concerning.
LA City Council to Enforce ADA Violations Along Rights of Way
On June 1, LA City Council voted to prohibit individuals from obstructing public rights of way without the necessary permits, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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