Measure S

Open Thread: What are your questions about Measure S, LA’s anti-development ballot measure?

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Reposted: Jan 20, 2017

BY JENNA CHANDLER@JENNAKCHANDLER  JAN 13, 2017, 1:00PM PST

iew from the northbound 110 freeway of towers under construction in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Welcome to Friday Open Thread, wherein we pass the mic to readers to speak up about topics of interest, distress, horror, etc. Have something you want discussed? Let us know.

In less than two months, voters across the city will decide the future of housing and other real estate development in Los Angeles. Appearing on the city’s ballot March 7 will be Measure S, which, if passed by voters, would impose a two-year moratorium on the construction of buildings that are taller or denser than what zoning codes allow. (Right now, buildings can surpass zoning requirements with special approval from the City Council—but that would change under Measure S.)

There a lot of nuances to consider and some big claims made by supporters and opponents.

Supporters say the measure would preserve neighborhood character and encourage more affordable housing. Critics say it would wreck LA’s economy and prevent the construction of badly-needed housing.

If passed, Measure S will have huge implications for LA, and we know you must have questions about it. So drop those in the comments, and we’ll find the answers. In the coming weeks, we’ll round them all up in one handy Q&A. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, explore our past stories about Measure S, which we’ve been tracking for more than a year now:

Could the anti-development Measure S tank LA's economy?

Anti-development initiative backer is LA's top political donor

Here's Why That Big Anti-Development Ballot Measure Could Be So Dangerous For Los Angeles

Leonardo DiCaprio never endorsed LA’s anti-development measure, rep says

Opponents of anti-development measure won’t claim alarming economic report was ‘independent’

Big LA Anti-Development Measure Seeks Lower Voter Turnout

LANA Endorses Carolyn Ramsay for CD4

Press Release: May 14, 2015                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                            Contact: Armen Palyan 

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Little Armenia Neighborhood Association Endorses Carolyn Ramsay for Los Angeles City Council District 4

Los Angeles, CA - May 14, 2015 The Little Armenia Neighborhood Association leadership announced that it will Endorse Carolyn Ramsay for Los Angeles City Council District General Elections on May 19, 2015. The Little Armenia Neighborhood Association is a grassroots community based organization that works hard to improve the quality of life, public safety, beautification, and cultural development in the East Hollywood Area of Los Angeles. Importantly, the Little Armenia Community is part of the Los Angeles City Council District 13 but it shares a common border with District 4 and many Armenian-Americans live in that district. According to the Political Date Inc. there are over 3,600 hundred registered voters in the Los Angeles City Council District 4.

For over 15 years Carolyn Ramsay worked in the Los Angeles Council District 4 office along with Councilman Tom LaBonge. Carolyn has dedicated her public service to work with all of the stakeholders within Council District 4, her experience coupled with her knowledge of the district makes her the right candidate to be the representative at the Los Angeles City Hall. During her public service history, Carolyn proved that she is capable to work across isles and cultural boundaries in making Los Angeles a better place. Throughout the Council District 4 communities, Carolyn demonstrated communication and work abilities to help residents and businesses thrive.

At the endorsement meeting, Mr. Harry Arutunyan president of the Little Armenian Neighborhood Association said, “we join Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Councilman Paul Krekorian, Council President Herb Wesson and many more leaders in supporting Carolyn Ramsay for Los Angeles City Council District 4”

The Little Armenian Neighborhood Association endorsement will encourage Armenian-American voters to support Carolyn Ramsay. Additionally, it will encourage volunteers to join and help her campaign with phone bankers and canvassers.

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