West Los Angeles Politics
LGBTQ+ Army Veteran Dan Hall Announces Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
On Monday morning, Army veteran, Santa Monica Pier Board Member, and former Democratic Club Vice President Dan Hall announced his campaign for Santa Monica City Council. “As one of the Army’s first out LGBTQ+ pilots, I am no stranger to tough fights and standing up for what I believe,” said Dan in his launch announcement. “West Point taught me the values of duty, inclusivity, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage. These values have guided my professional career as an Army Officer, community organizer, and public servant."
March Primary Election — Updated Results for Thursday, March 14
The March 5 Primary Election has come and passed, but it will take some time before all of the results become conclusive. However, several races can be called despite having only received about 21.4 percent of the potential ballots that could be cast. While many of these races were quickly decided, others with more conversations surrounding them still look tight.
L.A.’s Anti-Camping Ordinance — A Predictable Failure
When the Los Angeles City Council voted to vastly expand criminalization of homelessness in 2021, its champions promised it would clear encampments from neighborhoods and force unwilling homeless people inside.
Five Candidates Competing for Seat to Represent L.A. Council District 10
Five candidates are running to represent L.A.’s Council District 10 in the March 5 primary election. The district includes the area surrounding Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, La Cienega Heights, Mid-City, Koreatown, Palms, South Robertson, and part of the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.
LGBTQ+ Army Veteran Dan Hall Announces Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
On Monday morning, Army veteran, Santa Monica Pier Board Member, and former Democratic Club Vice President Dan Hall announced his campaign for Santa Monica City Council. “As one of the Army’s first out LGBTQ+ pilots, I am no stranger to tough fights and standing up for what I believe,” said Dan in his launch announcement. “West Point taught me the values of duty, inclusivity, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage. These values have guided my professional career as an Army Officer, community organizer, and public servant."
March Primary Election — Updated Results for Thursday, March 14
The March 5 Primary Election has come and passed, but it will take some time before all of the results become conclusive. However, several races can be called despite having only received about 21.4 percent of the potential ballots that could be cast. While many of these races were quickly decided, others with more conversations surrounding them still look tight.
L.A.’s Anti-Camping Ordinance — A Predictable Failure
When the Los Angeles City Council voted to vastly expand criminalization of homelessness in 2021, its champions promised it would clear encampments from neighborhoods and force unwilling homeless people inside.
Five Candidates Competing for Seat to Represent L.A. Council District 10
Five candidates are running to represent L.A.’s Council District 10 in the March 5 primary election. The district includes the area surrounding Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, La Cienega Heights, Mid-City, Koreatown, Palms, South Robertson, and part of the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.