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Slow-Growth Group Backs Three Challengers

09/08/2020 11:31 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Blasting incumbents for ushering in "unsustainable growth" and pushing the City into "financial chaos," a prominent slow-growth group on Tuesday announced it will back three challengers in the race for four full-term Council seats.

The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC) -- which last year terminated its political action committee -- dove into this year's Council race with a call to upset the status quo at City Hall.

'Gimme Shelter': Why the bid to allow duplexes in California's single-family home neighborhoods failed

09/08/2020 11:27 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Last week, California lawmakers turned away legislation to allow for duplexes in neighborhoods now reserved only for single-family homes, the latest failure following multiple unsuccessful efforts in recent years.

How to List a Rental Property Online

09/08/2020 9:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Renters have a variety of options when searching for a rental property online. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make your listing stand out. If you’ve never listed a property online before, you might be wondering how to attract renters so you can fill your vacant unit and start collecting rent. First, start with the ad.

How Does Apartments.com Compare to Cozy?

09/08/2020 9:38 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

As Cozy joins forces with Apartments.com, new and improved features will be available to property owners and managers.

CDC directs halt on renter evictions

09/08/2020 9:34 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Trump administration has issued a directive halting the eviction of some renters though the end of 2020 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The directive comes as eviction moratoriums are now expiring across the nation.

AND: https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-administrations-temporary-eviction-halt-covered/story?id=72769863

Edify TV: Santa Monica Takes Sweeping Housing Action

09/05/2020 8:44 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The City of Santa Monica recently took action that calls for the construction of over 8,000 units of housing, among other measures.

Watch Video at: https://smmirror.com/2020/09/edify-tv-santa-monica-takes-sweeping-housing-action/

Worst Housing Bills Fail; Solution via Market Forces Now Possible

09/05/2020 8:42 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Evidence keeps mounting that California’s longtime housing shortage can be solved by market forces set loose by the lifestyle and workplace changes created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Now the failure of the worst parts of a sweeping housing package in the state Legislature leaves the path clear for those market forces to work themselves out. Had the most wide-ranging of the bills passed, there could have been far less motivation for developers and local governments to heed the accelerating non-political forces.

Council Incumbents Split on Police Endorsement

09/05/2020 8:38 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Two of the four City Council incumbents vying for four full-term seats have chosen not to seek the backing of the Santa Monica Police Officers Association (SMPOA), which has given candidates a powerful election boost for generations.

Councilmember Gleam Davis and Mayor Pro Tem Terry O'Day -- who were backed by the POA in their three previous Council bids -- said they did not seek the coveted endorsement, which comes as the City considers police reforms.

Councilmembers Ted Winterer and Ana Jara -- who were interviewed by union officials on Thursday -- said they believe it is important to continue engaging with the City's police force.

Miramar discussions to continue next week

09/04/2020 8:25 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

After hours of commentary from local residents and developers, discussion on the Fairmont Miramar hotel project is set to resume next week after the Santa Monica Planning Commission continued its meeting, which stretched into the late hours of Wednesday evening.

Letter to the Editor – Council’s at fault

09/04/2020 8:24 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

It’s ironic for Councilmembers to call for faster action on the May 31 riots and looting (Council calls for quicker action on May 31, Sept. 1) since they’re at fault for its delay.