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Los Angeles Daily News: LAHSA is a project of gross incompetence. Taxpayers must fight back.
Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis isn’t just a battle against a humanitarian disaster—it’s a failure of governance. A newly released audit of the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA) confirms what many residents have suspected for years: LA’s homelessness response is a chaotic, unaccountable mess where money is funneled into programs with little oversight, unclear goals,…
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John Cruikshank: A call for stronger leadership in the aftermath of the wildfires
Los Angeles County is facing a pivotal moment. Our county continues to struggle with rising crime, homelessness, and aging infrastructure—challenges that require strong, proactive leadership. Now, the recent Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires have raised two important concerns: our preparedness for natural disasters and the need for better fire prevention strategies. Wildfires are a known…
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Matt Capelouto: Letter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on Prop 36
By Matt Capelouto, President of Stop Drug Homicide Dear Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, I write to you today not only as a father but as an advocate for public safety, justice, and meaningful change in our fight against the drug-related deaths ravaging our state. My daughter, Alexandra Capelouto, was just 20 years old when…
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My Agenda for Hope: Overcoming Santa Monica’s Crisis of Spirit
By Mayor Phil Brock, City of Santa Monica I wear many hats in the city of Santa Monica. I am a son of this city, a shopper, a longtime former commissioner, a volunteer, and the Mayor. Santa Monica is not just a city to me; it’s my home. I was born here, my business is…
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What’s Good for the Goose: Bridging the Gap Between Local and State Leadership
By Councilman Michael Allawos, City of Glendora In a perfect or near-perfect world of government, all levels of government from the executive branch to your local city councils and town leaders should have open lines of communication, regardless of party affiliation or personal biases, and strict adherence to the United States and California constitutional limitations…
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Taking Action
CALHaven collaborates with a network of elected officials, local leaders, and business organizations to identify and promote actionable advocacy within their communities. The organization’s efforts have already made headway through partnerships with cities and counties to pass resolutions supporting Prop 36 (Initiative 23-0017A1, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act), a critical public safety…
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RELEASE: CALHaven Coalition Forms to Shape the Future of Advocacy and Policy in California
CALHaven, a statewide bipartisan organization of elected officials and community leaders, has formed to tackle California’s intertwined issues of homelessness, mental health, and public safety. With incumbent District Attorneys, Mayors, Councilmembers representing a total of 5.2 million Californians, as well as scores of former elected officials, religious, and organizational leaders comprising the coalition’s membership, CALHaven…