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Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey Horvath, shown in June, said the goal of the new meeting structure is more meaningful and efficient discussions in public with county department heads.
Mayoral staff will no longer be allowed to raise money for the Mayor’s Fund, or for other nonprofits and foundations associated with the city.
Candidates for L.A. City Council must collect at least 500 signatures by Dec. 6 to qualify for the ballot — a heavy lift for political newcomers.
The council voted to allow new rent hikes for apartments regulated by the city’s rent stabilization ordinance. Plus, the reopening of the 10 Freeway, a new chief of staff for Karen Bass and more.
Bass has ordered the planning department to a fresh look at the process known as “site plan review,” a concept hated by housing developers in L.A.
Plus, a council candidate arrested on suspected DUI, robotaxi regulation and more.
Plus, a major victory for L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ and a new challenger in the City Council 12th District race.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass brought a delegation from the City Council to advocate for funding and meet with federal decision makers.
The latest tranche of city fundraising numbers dropped this week, providing a fresh window into various candidates’ war chests and support networks.
Plus, more scandal at L.A. City Hall and a new homelessness czar.
