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#los-angeles-city-council

Burbank police faced criticism for their handling of a vulnerable individual, raising questions about their practices regarding mental health and homelessness.

The Los Angeles City Council increased the nightly rate for homeless shelters to $80 to prevent service provider withdrawals and maintain support for homeless individuals.

Los Angeles City Council approved towing of illegally parked vehicles, particularly RVs occupied by homeless individuals, to enhance public safety and enforce existing laws.

Nithya Raman leads with over 50% of the vote, reducing the likelihood of a runoff.

Weaver's focus on public safety and homelessness did not secure a win with union support.

Voters in seven Los Angeles City Council districts participated in elections impacting homelessness, policing, and housing affordability.

Incumbents in six out of seven races sought re-election amid challenges focusing on ethics and eligibility issues.

Ysabel Jurado's election victory reflects a shift towards accountability in politics, as many voters plead for genuine representation and to avoid corruption.

Ysabel Jurado, a first-time candidate, challenges incumbent Kevin de León in a heated race amid allegations of past misconduct and differing political ideologies.

For the first time, women hold a majority on the Los Angeles City Council, with Ysabel Jurado being a notable new member.

Kevin de León faces criticism for hiring activist Najee Ali, accused of harassment, amid his campaign for Los Angeles City Council.

Allegations against Najee Ali resurface, implicating him in a harassment case that could impact De León’s campaign.

Campaign focused on canvassing and personal connections rather than expensive mailers and big-money backers

Electoral success achieved by prioritizing grassroots efforts and connecting with voters individually

Los Angeles City Council voted to increase housing development in high-density areas, while preserving single-family zones, to meet state housing mandates.

Los Angeles City Council approved guidelines for allocating Measure ULA tax funds, focusing on affordable housing and tenant support.

Ysabel Jurado advocates for extending rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments in Los Angeles.

Jurado aims to tie rent control increases to wages, expand public housing, and implement vacancy tax on empty properties.

Los Angeles strengthens tenant anti-harassment protections, allowing easier legal actions against landlords and higher penalties for violations.

Strengthening tenant protections in Los Angeles becomes imperative due to ineffective enforcement of current anti-harassment laws.

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is pressing for new L.A. council district maps to enhance Latino representation by the 2026 election.

The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a motion to suspend the advancement of the LA ART gondola project until a thorough assessment of Dodger Stadium traffic and accessibility is completed.

The project, backed by former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, received unanimous approval in 2019 but has faced opposition from residents and the California Endowment.

The Los Angeles City Council approved the replacement of Sportsmen's Lodge with a 520-unit residential complex and mixed-use development.

The project includes 78 units for low-income tenants, commercial space, and a bike/pedestrian path, despite opposition over preservation, noise, and environmental concerns.

The Los Angeles City Council is considering ordering the owners of an unfinished skyscraper to clean up the property after a series of trespassing and graffiti incidents.

If the property owners do not comply by February 17th, the city will begin its own cleanup process.

The unfinished high-rise has been described as a blight on downtown Los Angeles and a black eye on an otherwise vibrant area.

The Los Angeles City Council has allocated nearly $4 million to remove graffiti and secure an unfinished skyscraper in downtown LA.

The funds will be used to fence and secure the ground floors of the building, provide security services, fire safety upgrades, and graffiti abatement.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to lift bans on street vending in seven high-traffic areas, including the Hollywood Bowl and Dodger Stadium.

The no-vending zones were established in 2018 but were challenged in court for violating state law.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to remove restricted street vending zones, allowing street food vendors to operate in tourist-heavy areas

The ordinance will go into effect once signed by Mayor Karen Bass

The Los Angeles City Council voted to prohibit the eviction of tenants whose rental assistance applications have been approved but are waiting to receive their funds.

The deadline for tenants to pay pandemic-era rental arrears is approaching, and more than 25,000 applicants are waiting to find out if they are eligible for funds.

The Los Angeles City Council has passed an ordinance to prevent the eviction of tenants who are waiting for emergency rental assistance.

More than 3,200 residents have been approved for rental assistance, but only 25% of the allocated funds have been distributed.

Los Angeles City Council is considering two proposed ordinances to protect renters: one providing legal representation for tenants facing eviction and the other allowing tenants to keep pets acquired during the pandemic.

The right-to-counsel proposal aims to establish a permanent eviction defense program, ensuring legal services for low-income tenants. The estimated cost of the program is $67.8 million per year.

The proposed ordinances must pass the City Council and are expected to be reviewed next year.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to protect tenants who took in pets during the pandemic, even if it was against their leases.

Tenants must notify their landlords within a month if they have unauthorized pets, and the ordinance does not apply to pets brought in after January 31, 2023.