Council formally backs Costa Hawkins repeal as part of position statements for November election

The Santa Monica City Council has taken positions on a pair of state ballot measures, formally supporting a proposal to expand rent control protections and opposing an effort to repeal a statewide gas tax. Council has also voted to support a new county tax to support clean water efforts.

The six-person council also unanimously voted to expand rent control protections throughout the state.

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