L.A. landlords would be prohibited from screening prospective tenants on the basis of their criminal, eviction or credit histories under a proposal by three City Council members.
How will the California housing market change and how will state and local officials respond to continuing affordable housing challenges in 2022.Strategic Actions for a Just Economy
“Black and brown folks are much more likely to have low credit and much more likely to be sucked into the criminal justice system, often really unfairly,” Strathmann said. “When you use those as proxies for understanding whether or not somebody is going to be a good tenant, you’re just compounding that problem.”
“The people of Los Angeles should be outraged by this proposal which does nothing to get homeless people off the streets or build more homes that Angelenos can afford,” Fred Sutton, senior vice president of local public affairs for the group, said in a statement. “It’s a continued demonstration that some council members are out of touch.”
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
City Council Set to Revoke Denver Auditor Subpoena Power in Political SpatDenver auditor filed suit against Denver City Council on March; now council could remove his subpoena powers.
Les mer »
Letters to the Editor - Climate change, gender dysphoria, Dallas City Council, Ukrainian presidentRe: “U.N.: Gulf coast faces dire future — Report warns of rising seas, collapsing fisheries, toxic tides,” Friday news story. This front-page story was...
Les mer »
Tempe election: Tuesday is final day to vote for 3 Tempe City Council membersAt least two new Tempe City Council members are guaranteed in the March 8 election as two incumbents did not run for office.
Les mer »
Second marijuana dispensary gets preliminary approval from Park Ridge City Council as mayor breaks tiePlans for a second marijuana dispensary in Park Ridge moved another step forward this week after a tie-breaking vote by the city’s mayor.
Les mer »
Here are the candidates for Garland’s City Council election in MayThe field is set for Garland’s city council election on May 7. Two of the council’s nine seats are up for grabs.
Les mer »
L.A. City Council weighing measure to condemn Russia, support national divestmentThe Los Angeles City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution to strongly condemn 'the egregious actions of (Russian) President Vladimir Putin for ordering the invasion of Ukraine.''
Les mer »