Elections
LA City Council to hold Special Election for District 6 Seat held by Nury Martinez
On April 4, 2023, the Los Angeles City Council will hold a special election in District 6 to replace Nury Martinez.
Martinez resigned in October after a leaked conversation revealed her saying racist comments and berating colleague Councilmember Mike Bonin.
Read MoreGet out and Vote! A Preview of the November 8th Election
The 2022 Midterm Elections are officially a week away, and there is a lot at stake for Angelenos and the commercial real estate industry.
Read MoreNury Martinez Resigns from LA City Council
Nury Martinez resigned from the Los Angeles City Council this week after a recording of her making racist and offensive remarks became public.
Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.
And while Ron Herrera has also resigned, Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo have not. The two even arrived at City Hall on Tuesday as though it was going to be business as usual.Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.
Pasadena Appoints New City Councilmember
In a 5-2 vote last week, the Pasadena City Council appointed Justin Jones to represent District 3.
Justin Jones was among three candidates who applied for the vacancy caused by the passing of Councilman John J. Kennedy.
Meet the Candidates Running for LA County Sheriff
The November 2022 election is coming up and there is a lot at stake for Angelenos, including a close race on who will be the LA County sheriff. Incumbent sheriff Alex Villanueva is facing off against former Long Beach Police chief Robert Luna.
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 MoreYour Guide to the 2022 Statewide Ballot Initiatives
The November 2022 election is less than three months away, which means initiatives are being finalized and placed on the ballot. This election is very consequential to California’s future, from social issues to taxes and education.
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 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.Â
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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