Local Legislation
LA City Council Approves Mayor Bass’ Budget Plan
The Los Angeles City Council has passed Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Read MoreLong Beach City Council Passes Resolution to Reduce Port Emissions
The Long Beach City Council has unanimously passed Ship it Zero, a resolution to reduce emissions in maritime trade.
Read MoreBurbank to Change to Elections by District
The City of Burbank has announced it will change from at-large elections to elections by district in 2024.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors Votes to Consider Expansion
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to consider expanding to more than the current five members.
Read MorePasadena City Council Sets 2030 Deadline to Reach Carbon Neutrality
The Pasadena City Council has passed an emergency declaration on climate change, eyeing a 2030 deadline for carbon neutrality.
Read MoreCurren Price Elected as City Council President Pro Tempore
Curren Price Elected as City Council President Pro Tempore Community, Local Legislation Councilman Curren Price has been elected to serve as the LA City Council’s next president pro tempore, following an 11-0 vote by his fellow councilman. The president pro tempore is second in charge in the council. The position was previously held by Mitch…
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to End Eviction Moratorium
On October 4th, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to end the eviction moratorium that helped renters during the pandemic.
Read MoreGlendale Considers Building Electrification Code
Glendale is developing new building electrification, and electric vehicle (EV) reach codes. The new regulations would impact new building construction effective January 1st, 2023.
The city staff is soliciting feedback on the proposed codes now. City council action is anticipated later this fall.
Business Community Shares Concerns over California’s Climate Policy
Through aggressive action, the state is trying to combat the already damning effects climate change has caused.
Read MorePasadena Adopts Electrification Ordinance
The Pasadena City Council voted to adopt its building electrification ordinance this month. The new code matches the policy outline approved by the council this past June.
Therefore, with some exceptions, new construction will not have natural gas hookups. As a result, new buildings in the city will only use electric appliances and devices.