Measure HHH

Maxine Waters Endorses Herb Wesson for L.A. County Supervisor

February 27, 2020

When “Auntie Maxine” speaks, the world listens. So, when the renowned U.S. Congresswoman endorsed Herb Wesson for Supervisor, constituents throughout the county echoed their support. ... read more »

Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrate the Groundbreaking for Homeless Housing Development in South Los Angeles

September 12, 2019

The Pointe on Vermont, a 50-unit mixed-use affordable housing development with commercial space on the ground floor, also including a recording studio to keep the youth out of the streets. ... read more »

Devastating LA Homeless Count Underscores Need for Santiago Bill to Speed Emergency Housing Projects

June 21, 2019

A bill that would expand CEQA exemptions for certain supportive housing projects crossed a significant hurdle in the California Senate this week, earning unanimous support in the Environmental Quality Committee. AB 1197, authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), would ensure that state and local funding to build temporary and supportive housing projects can be spent more quickly and efficiently in the city of LA. ... read more »

Homelessness Spikes Up 12 Percent in L.A. County

June 6, 2019

Homelessness in Los Angeles County spiked by 12% over the past year to reach an estimated 58,936 people, according to figures released today, with the region’s housing costs outpacing wages and forcing people onto the streets faster than authorities can find them shelter. ... read more »

Price Invites Faith Groups to Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis

November 8, 2018

Exploring creative ways to address L.A.’s housing crisis, Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. urged faith-based organizations (FBOs) to consider turning their properties into affordable, workforce, market-based housing. ... read more »

Koreatown Homeless Shelter Approved by L.A. City Council Committee

May 24, 2018

A Los Angeles City Council committee today approved a Koreatown parking lot as a potential site for a temporary homeless shelter during a raucous early morning meeting attended by hundreds of people who filled the council chamber to capacity. ... read more »

Religious Leaders Join Mayor in Anti-Homeless Pledge

July 27, 2017

More than 100 religious leaders from Los Angeles joined Mayor Eric Garcetti last Thursday and signed a pledge to help in the fight against homelessness ... read more »

Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley Thomas Speaks on civil unrest pt2

July 5, 2017

Sebastian Ridley-Thomas talks about national counts of police brutality and reform to battle chronic homelessness in Los Angeles County. ... read more / watch video »

City Council Approves $9.2 Billion Budget for Next Fiscal Year