Posts Tagged ‘city of los angeles’
California Lawmakers Pass Two Bills that Would Change Redistricting in LA
California lawmakers have approved two bills that could force the City of Los Angeles to create an independent redistricting commission.
Read MoreNew Motion Would Make it Easier for Property Owners to Sell Housing to the City of LA
In a recent motion from the Los Angeles City Council, property owners and landlords would be allowed to express their interest in selling property to the City to use for housing.
Read MoreMark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas has officially been sentenced to over three years in prison after being found guilty of corruption, bribery, and fraud.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves New Budget for LAPD
The Los Angeles City Council has voted 12-3 in favor of a new police contract that will provide raises and new bonuses for police officers.
Read MoreLA Launches Regional Task Force to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Los Angeles has launched a regional task force to prevent organized retail crime and find thieves.
Read MoreLA City Council Introduces Plan to Increase Public Space
The Los Angels City Council is moving forward with a plan that seeks to create more space for pedestrians.
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to Purchase Mayfair Hotel to House Homeless People
The Los Angeles City Council has approved the purchase of the Mayfair Hotel for $83 million to fight homelessness.
Read MoreNew Policy Change at HUD Will Allow Expedited Housing Process for the Homeless
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a major policy shift that will allow housing applications from homeless individuals to be expedited.
Read MoreTalks of the LA City Council Expanding Grow More Popular
In the Council’s Committee on Governance Reform, the idea of increasing the size of the City Council from 15 to over 20 was talked about.
Read MoreLA City Employees Agree to 24-Hour Strike
To add to the list of labor disputes, thousands of Los Angeles City workers will be going on a 24-hour strike.
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