Last month I wrote a weekly update on the emergence of Smart Cities in a few forward looking cities in the United States and decided to look into who may be focused on this issue in the L.A. region. I have discovered, working with two FUSE Corps Fellows, that though…
Archives: Economic Updates
The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs – Weekly Report – January 22, 2018 – Maximizing the Value of Underutilized Publicly Owned Property in Los Angeles
At the heart of every great city, is a healthy government that provides its residents reliable public services, a job creating economy and thriving communities. In recent decades, growing populations and stretched budgets have place increasing demands on city leaders and public administrators to do more with less. That has…
The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs – Weekly Update – November 13, 2017
Today the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Republican tax bill by a 24-16 party-line vote. The move sends the proposal to the full House for consideration next week. The legislation would slash the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, decrease the number of tax brackets from seven to…
The False Hope of Rent Control
One of the most significant factors in the overall success of California’s and Los Angeles’ economy is the existence of a pool of skilled workers. Three of the most significant factors in developing, retaining and attracting a skilled workforce is a healthy educational system, access to affordable healthcare and housing. …
Maximizing the Value of Underutilized Publicly Owned Property in Los Angeles
At the heart of every great city, is a healthy government that provides its residents reliable public services, a job creating economy and thriving communities. In recent decades, growing populations and stretched budgets have place increasing demands on city leaders and public administrators to do more with less. That has…
L.A. Story: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future
Tomorrow Eric Garcetti will be sworn in for his second term as mayor of Los Angeles. Like those who have come before him, he will stand on the steps of City Hall, raise his hand, and affirm that he will work to improve the quality of life for all Angelenos….
Op-Ed – The GOP’s Tax Attack on Blue States – The Los Angeles Times – June 12, 2017
The GOP’s tax attack on blue states By Russell Goldsmith Since the U.S. income tax was established in 1913, Americans have been able to avoid paying federal taxes on money they already paid out in state and local tax. But the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are looking to…