by Paul Rosenstein, Former Mayor A three-judge Appeals Court issued a stay of the lower court ruling that would have required City Council elections this summer – by districts (instead of the present at-large system)....
Rent Control / Rent Control Board / Renters' Rights / SMRR History / State Legislation
by admin · Published June 29, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2019
Contributors: Anastasia Foster, Rent Control Board member and Jennifer Kennedy, SMRR Coordinator Forty and fabulous! That’s how we feel about Santa Monica’s Rent Control Charter which was voted into law on April 10th, 1979....
Rent Control / Renters' Rights / SMRR History
by admin · Published June 29, 2019 · Last modified April 26, 2020
by Denny Zane, Co-Chair and Co-Founder As in the fight against Senate Bill 50, SMRR has for years tried to influence the outcome of State legislation to ensure maximum protection for renters. When the...
Affordable Housing / City Council / Rent Control / SMRR History
by admin · Published June 28, 2019 · Last modified April 26, 2020
As Sung by SMRR In 1981, the first elected SMRR City Council majority’s first major act was to put a moratorium (something courts don’t allow now) on commercial development until new Land Use Plans...
Education / Santa Monica College / School Board
by admin · Published June 28, 2019 · Last modified April 26, 2020
by Ralph Mechur, SMMUSD School Board member Throughout SMRR’s history, education has always been a focal of point of the membership. SMRR strives to guide the community in providing learning opportunities to residents of...
By Michael Soloff, SMRR Executive Committee member and Housing Commissioner Two years ago I told you that thousands of elderly Santa Monicans are struggling to survive with just $20 each day after paying rent...
Affordable Housing / Rent Control Board / Renters' Rights
by admin · Published July 1, 2018 · Last modified April 26, 2020
By Rent Control Board Commissioners Nicole Phillis and Steve Duron The Santa Monica Rent Control Board recently passed key regulations that provide significant relief to tenants burdened by excessive pass-throughs based on bonds and...
By Councilmembers Kevin McKeown and Sue Himmelrich Vote for a SMRR candidate, and you know what you’re getting. We represent you based on the SMRR platform, which you helped write. What are our platform...
The Honorable Ben Allen Member, California State Senate State Capitol, Room 2054 Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Richard Bloom Member, California State Assembly State Capitol, Room 2003 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Allen and...
Affordable Housing / Housing Commission
by admin · Published April 2, 2016 · Last modified April 26, 2020
By Mike Soloff, SMRR Executive Committee member and Housing Commissioner Can you imagine trying to survive on your own in Santa Monica if, after paying your rent and utilities, you had $20 left each...