Local Legislation
LA County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Emergency Proclamation for Wildfire Recovery
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a motion to ratify a proclamation of local emergency in response to the devastating windstorms and wildfires that have impacted the region.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 per hour by 2028, despite concerns over the potential negative economic impacts.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Vision of the New Incoming Chair of Los Angeles County
Kathryn Barger assumes the role of Chair for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presents her vision for the county.
Read MoreDTLA 2040 Community Plan: A Vision for Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council has officially approved the DTLA 2040 Community Plan, marking a transformative step forward for Downtown Los Angeles. This visionary plan, a decade in the making, aims to address critical challenges like housing affordability, adaptive reuse, and urban vibrancy.
Read MoreSupervisors Call for Changes to Tackle Homelessness in LA County
Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger have introduced a motion aiming to reshape how Los Angeles County addresses homelessness.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of the Proposed Tourism Worker Wage Increase
A proposed minimum wage increase for tourism workers in the City of Los Angeles could have wide-reaching effects.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Signs Retail Theft Bill Package
Governor Newsom signed a retail theft bill package that will help make public safety in and around our buildings a priority.
The BOMA/GLA Board of Directors is endorsing Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act to also aid in this endeavor. The measure will appear as Prop. 36 on your November Ballot.
Read MoreMetro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement Agency
The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously voted to create its own transit law enforcement agency.
Read MoreMeasure 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
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 effort at reform must avoid worsening the morale issue currently impacting the department.
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