On October 31st, the LA City Council discussed options for raising new revenue to address the city’s ongoing budget deficit.  Despite years of budget cuts to city services, next year’s…

With so much collective attention on the Presidential race and the long list of 11 statewide propositions on next month’s ballot, it’s easy to overlook the many local measures also…

On August 21st, the Los Angeles City Council convened a Revenue Day to discuss ways to generate, enhance or improve collection of city revenue. The city’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)…

In recent months, there have been many stories in the news about California cities facing the threat of bankruptcy.  What’s going on?  Is Los Angeles in any danger of joining…

July 1st marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in the City of LA.  With next year’s budget approved and the threat of layoffs averted, at least for now, the…

The twentieth anniversary of the civil unrest has prompted thought and reflection on our city, our neighborhoods and our home. There’s been a lot written about what’s changed since April…

As the economy struggles to recover, a local debate is brewing: do tax cuts create jobs? If so, how many, and at what cost? Two recent studies commissioned by the…