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LUVE Qualifies for November Election

06/02/2016 9:55 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) initiative has qualified for the November ballot.

Ballot News: LUVE Initiative Certified

06/01/2016 7:41 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monicans will cast their vote for or against the LUVE initiative November 8, the Residocracy-backed initiative certified by the County Registrar-Recorder today.

Santa Monica LUVE Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot

06/01/2016 7:35 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

June 1, 2016 -- A measure that would require a public vote on most new development in Santa Monica has gathered enough valid signatures to be placed on the November ballot, sponsors of the initiative said Tuesday.

Press Release: Landlords Sue Rent Control Board

05/31/2016 8:11 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Read the Press Release: PRESS RELEASE SUBMITTED TO SANTA MONICA NEWSPAPERS.pdf

Santa Monica landlords sue Rent Control Board

05/31/2016 7:51 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

By Matthew Hall on May 28, 2016 in News

A coalition of apartment owners has sued the Rent Control Board alleging the board’s prohibition on charging tenants for water use is a violation of state vacancy decontrol laws.

Ballot measures: here today, gone tomorrow [Bill Bauer]

05/31/2016 7:47 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

It looks like Armen Melkonians and his Residocracy movement has been successful in floating a ballot measure that would require voter approval for overly large developments within our borders.

Agenda for Members' Meeting June 6, 2016

05/27/2016 9:32 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

POSTCARD FOR JUNE 6TH MEETING.pdf

Campaigns Against Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative Form

05/25/2016 9:05 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

May 25, 2016 -- Slow-growth activists’ LUVE Initiative hasn't even qualified for Santa Monica’s November ballot yet, but at least two groups are preparing campaigns to oppose it.

Santa Monica Forward filed paperwork with the City last week to form an opposition committee. And this week a new committee was created called Housing and Opportunity for a Modern Economy (HOME).

Light Rail Brings Changes to Santa Monica

05/23/2016 7:20 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

May 23, 2016 -- A new Santa Monica era began Friday with the opening of the Expo light rail line. And this era is about more than trains and the sprucing up of areas next to the train stations. Several developments will soon be popping up along or near the rail’s path.

7-story building approved at former Fred Segal site

05/21/2016 9:37 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

City Council has approved a Development Agreement for a new 7-story building at the site formerly occupied by Fred Segal (500 Broadway).

...the developer will provide land for a new, separate, affordable housing project at 1626 Lincoln Blvd. The 100 percent affordable project will be managed by Community Corporation of Santa Monica and include 64 residential units.