Free Seminar, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 9:30 am - Noon

For details and registration see:  http://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/Rent_Control/Home/Flyer_Images/2016_Owner_Seminar_Flyer.pdf

Sarah Letts has announced her resignation from Community Corporation of Santa Monica, the city's largest affordable housing developer.

Read More on page 1 and 3: https://issuu.com/smdp/docs/022516

The first round of fines...will hit the mail February 29.

Read More: http://smdp.com/water-wasting-fines-begin-next-week/153743

Following challenges Consumer Watchdog filed under a California's voter-approved insurance reform law, Allstate customers with homeowners' insurance policies will get an overall 12.6 percent rate reduction, effective this month, the Santa Monica-based nonprofit announced.

Read More: http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_23_2016_Santa_Monica_Consumers_Group_Claims_Win_For_Allstate_Customers.html

The City of Santa Monica is poised to cut – by nearly half – the increases in water rates it originally proposed for customers, with officials saying costs for the City’s anti-drought campaign are coming in under budget, at least for now.

Read More:http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_23_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Poised_to_Cut_Hike_in_Water_Use_Rates_Prompted_by_Drought.html

See Bill's reaction to the just released Downtown Community Plan.

Read More: http://smdp.com/downtown-community-plan-full-of-lofty-ideals/153719

The Downtown Specific Plan has been renamed to the Downtown Community Plan in recognition of the overarching desire to nurture a long-term community within its boundaries, and to make sure that every resident feels welcome in the Downtown.

Read More: http://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/PCD/Plans/Downtown-Specific-Plan/DCP%20Draft%202.11.16.pdf

A county-wide initiative was launched Tuesday in Santa Monica, revealing the latest plan for on-site alternate water supplies.

Read More: http://smmirror.com/articles/News/Water-Roadmap-Release-in-Santa-Monica/45092

... and the development of historic context statements.

Read the legal notice on page 4: https://issuu.com/smdp/docs/021916

Residocracy has filed a ballot initiative to limit growth in Santa Monica.

Read More: https://issuu.com/smdp/docs/021916