Nearly every challenge facing Los Angeles relates to a law, policy, or funding source that comes out of Sacramento. And it's been another busy year in the capital. Lately, the legislature has taken a particularly active -- and, some would say, invasive -- role in regulating local land use. Recent legislative sessions have included dozens of laws related to housing in particular, with new funding streams and new regulations to compel cities to plan for housing, whether they like it or not. Meanwhile, local officials and stakeholders, who are divided on matters of housing and growth across the Westside, await the impacts of these laws. 

The Westside's own Assemblymember Richard Bloom has been on the forefront of these issues. He has authored several new housing laws to promote accessory dwelling units and to strengthen tenant protections. As well, he has promoted restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions as the chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Resources and Transportation. And, having served as mayor and longtime city council member in Santa Monica, Bloom appreciates the relationship between localities and state government. He will join WUF this month to shed light on these topics and offer an inside view into Sacramento's legislative year and the year to come. 

Panelist
Richard Bloom, Assemblymember, California District 50

Moderator
TBA

Helms Design Center @ the Helms Bakery campus
8745 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA  90232
Google map and directions

Parking
Available in the adjacent, interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd., Culver City (look for the red banners), or ample street parking, or via the Expo Light Rail line, one block to the east of Helms Bakery.

7:15am-9am

7:15am  Registration
7:30am  Breakfast
7:45am  Panel Discussion

$50  members
$65  nonmembers
$10  student members
$15  student nonmembers

A limited number of discounted tickets are available for members of neighborhood councils and other community-based organizations. Please inquire at info@westsideurbanforum.com.

Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. After December 11, 2019 and at onsite registration the cost will be an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this date.