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Connect to Santa Monica Services

08/05/2022 9:12 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The City of Santa Monica has many resources available for individuals experiencing homelessness. Below is an overview of some of the most helpful support available.

Police Launch Public Survey Tool

08/05/2022 9:08 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

“We are always striving to gather input from our community and this platform is an additional tool for listening to the needs and concerns of our community members which will help us make the best decisions to help keep our city safe," said Chief Ramon Batista.

Based on the responses, the survey measures the community's satisfaction with local services and quality of life in the city, Police officials said.

Council Unanimously Backs SMRR's Proposal to Cut Rent Increases

08/04/2022 10:46 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Negrete said she would back SMRR's proposal to reduce the annual rent increase that kicks in September 1 from the maximum of 6 percent mandated by the current Charter to 3 percent for all rent control tenants, and reduce the cap from $140 to $70.

Third attempt at rent control revision to be held Wednesday - TONIGHT

08/03/2022 9:15 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

After two failed attempts at revising the City’s rent control rules, Council will make a third attempt this Wednesday after the most recent meeting set of a firestorm of criticism and controversy.

Council has scheduled a special meeting for August 3 to finalize amendments to the City Charter that would modify the formula for deciding rent increases in controlled units and authorize officials to suspend increases altogether in emergency situations.

Santa Monica Rents Rise in July

08/03/2022 8:41 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica rents increased by 1.6 percent in July after growing by less than 1 percent in each of the prior three months, according to Apartment List's monthly report released Tuesday.

Median rents currently stand at $2,073 for a one-bedroom apartment and $2,583 for a two-bedroom, according to the popular listing website.

SO LONG BUT NOT GOODBYE - Charles Andrews

08/03/2022 8:40 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

SEE YOU IN OCTOBER I’m taking a little break from CURIOUS CITY to work on a personal project. No way to carve out the needed time from my calendar otherwise, it seems. NOTEWORTHY, the weekly live music recommendations, will continue. Probably. Before the lefty loonies start accusing the Santa Monica Daily Press of forcing me to the curb, let me declare unequivocally that this is entirely my decision, for personal not political reasons, with full support from the paper.

Impact of Homeless Programs Measured in Report

08/03/2022 8:40 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The contacts resulted in 808 participants receiving direct medical or psychiatric services, while 57 individuals were placed into interim housing and 24 into permanent housing.

Third attempt at rent control revision to be held Wednesday, Aug. 3

08/02/2022 11:53 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Council has scheduled a special meeting for August 3 to finalize amendments to the City Charter that would modify the formula for deciding rent increases in controlled units and authorize officials to suspend increases altogether in emergency situations.

Over 30 Tiny Homes Sit Vacant While Homeless Veterans Camp on Wilshire

08/02/2022 10:14 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Eight months after the start of West L.A V.A’s Tiny Home Project 30 out of 140 units are now vacant and unhoused veterans are pitching tents along Wilshire Blvd.

See More: https://smmirror.com/2022/08/over-30-tiny-homes-sit-vacant-while-homeless-veterans-camp-on-wilshire/

Denny Zane's Open Letter to Councilmember Lana Negrete

08/02/2022 10:05 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Our concern is, first, that you do not actually target the help to low income renters and, most importantly, you want middle income renters to pay for this by increasing their rents very unfairly.