If you want change, support Safer Santa Monica: Putnam, Brock, Roknian, and De la Torre. Time to finish the job.

Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/09/26/opinion/dont-be-fooled-by-smrr-the-safer-santa-monica-slate-is-the-only-change-slate/8474.html

As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian for Santa Monica City Council. These candidates have consistently shown a commitment to tackling the city's safety challenges head-on, standing in stark contrast to their opponents who have repeatedly taken softer positions on crime.

Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/09/26/opinion/santa-monica-observer-endorses-the-safety-slate-for-city-council-phil-brock-oscar-de-la-torre-john-putnam-and-dr-vivian-roknian/8472.html

The City Council on Tuesday voted to support a ballot measure that would raise LA County's sales tax -- already among the highest in the nation -- to help fight homelessness.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2024/September-2024/09_25_2024_Council_Backs_County_Sales_Tax_Hike.html

School Board candidate Christine Falaguerra notified the City Clerk’s office of her intent to withdraw from the race last week.

Read More: https://smdp.com/2024/09/25/lone-challenger-for-school-board-withdraws-from-the-election/

In a 12-0 vote, council members instructed the City Attorney's Office to amend what is known as the TAHO ordinance, aligning it with the state's policies as well as those in cities such as Santa Monica, Oakland and San Francisco, which have stronger tenant protections.

Read More: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/city-of-l-a-moves-to-strengthen-tenant-anti-harassment-laws/ar-AA1r8S9y?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=5948796ad4e144b08dfd4fcf9c29ec8b&ei=14

The space where an auto repair shop once stood on Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica could soon be home to a 69-unit apartment building, according to a pending presentation before the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board, Urbanize LA reports.

Developer Coast Meridian Properties has proposed the mixed-use project at 2307 Lincoln Boulevard, calling for the demolition of the current structure. The new seven-story building would include 69 one-bedroom apartments, 1,800 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and parking for 59 vehicles.

Read More: https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news/69-units-find-new-home-at-former-santa-monica-auto-repair-shop-site/article_b899d0da-7929-11ef-8ef8-e7d989aafdee.html

According to the latest Los Angeles Metro Report from apartment listing website Zumper, Santa Monica was ranked as the most-expensive spot in Los Angeles to rent a one-bedroom apartment, with a medium active listing of $3,000 over the past month. The website ranked 25 LA metro area cities, with Santa Monica coming out ahead of Irvine ($2,880), West Hollywood ($2,880), Redondo Beach ($2,710) and Costa Mesa ($2,680) in one-bedroom listings.

Read More: https://smdp.com/2024/09/24/santa-monica-rent-highest-in-la-metro-area-new-report-states/

A new and well funded Political Action Committee emerged last week. The long-titled group, Santa Monicans for a Real Positive Future Supporting Brock, de la Torre, Roknian and Putnam for Council 2024, is funded by a pair of mega donations.

Read More: https://smdp.com/2024/09/24/huge-donations-kickstart-the-final-month-of-campaigning-for-local-office/

Santa Monica's largest slow-growth group on Monday announced it is backing the pro-law enforcement slate vying to retain control of the City Council in November.

The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC) cited the need to fight "unrestrained" development as the major reason for endorsing the slate headed by Mayor Phil Brock and Councilmember Oscar de la Torre.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2024/September-2024/09_23_2024_Slow_Growth_Group_Makes_Key_Endorsement.html

The candidates below for Santa Monica City Council, whom we wholeheartedly endorse, have prioritized safety. This is their main platform for immediate positive changes in our city!

Phil Brock, Mayor, and Council Member

Dr. Vivian A. Roknian

Oscar de la Torre, Council Member

John Putnam

Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/09/sm-a-r-t-column-crime-in-santa-monica-a-growing-concern-and-the-need-for-prioritizing-public-safety/