county government west los angeles
Clarity is Key for WeHo’s Preemptive Tax Redirection Measure
In anticipation of a potential countywide sales tax increase, the West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance for the November Ballot at its meeting Monday that would direct money from this sales tax increase to services in West Hollywood.
L.A. County Won’t Cite or Jail Homeless in Response to “Grants Pass” Ruling
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Tuesday to use a "care first" approach in dealing with homeless encampments while insisting that county jails will not be used to hold people arrested due to enforcement of anti-camping ordinances.
Impatient County Supervisors Request a Report on the Rollout of Chipped EBT Cards
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday for the Department of Public Social Services to prepare a report detailing the steps for the state implementation of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) chip cards, how it will track down current beneficiaries, and how it will reach unhoused individuals.
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Puts Expansion Amendment on Ballot
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors moved to place a charter amendment on the November ballot that would bring reforms intent on making the Board more trustworthy and inclusive. If passed, the ordinance would create an independent Ethics Commission by 2026, mandate an elected County Executive by 2028, and expand the Board from five supervisors to nine following the redistricting process in 2030.
Clarity is Key for WeHo’s Preemptive Tax Redirection Measure
In anticipation of a potential countywide sales tax increase, the West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance for the November Ballot at its meeting Monday that would direct money from this sales tax increase to services in West Hollywood.
L.A. County Won’t Cite or Jail Homeless in Response to “Grants Pass” Ruling
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Tuesday to use a "care first" approach in dealing with homeless encampments while insisting that county jails will not be used to hold people arrested due to enforcement of anti-camping ordinances.
Impatient County Supervisors Request a Report on the Rollout of Chipped EBT Cards
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday for the Department of Public Social Services to prepare a report detailing the steps for the state implementation of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) chip cards, how it will track down current beneficiaries, and how it will reach unhoused individuals.
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Puts Expansion Amendment on Ballot
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors moved to place a charter amendment on the November ballot that would bring reforms intent on making the Board more trustworthy and inclusive. If passed, the ordinance would create an independent Ethics Commission by 2026, mandate an elected County Executive by 2028, and expand the Board from five supervisors to nine following the redistricting process in 2030.