Facing declining restaurant sales, stubbornly high retail vacancies, and the lingering economic shadow of the 2025 Palisades Fire, the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an eight-point economic
By Doug Trussler, Candidate for Santa Monica City Council
My name is Doug Trussler. I have lived in Santa Monica since 2005, built my business here, raised my family here,
Tonight City Council will consider City Manager Oliver Chi's suggested adjustments in Item 11c- Realignment Plan update. Chi's report highlights several keys points including the Police
Dear Editor,
A recent Daily Press article (“Santa Monica Council Sends Back Boulevard Safety Plan, Demands Stronger Protections,” March 9), as well as other published information, make clear that City
There are seven official neighborhood organizations in Santa Monica, and last week the city seemed poised to wage war on them. But instead of echoing the combative impulses of our
Santa Monica Mayor Caroline Torosis has called a special City Council meeting to revisit the city's Neighborhood Organization Grant Program after at least three neighborhood groups rejected the
The Santa Monica City Council will meet Tuesday to consider an update to the city's Realignment Plan, reviewing significant public safety gains and voting on a package of
The City Council has approved a comprehensive package of zoning amendments designed to streamline permitting for businesses and try to encourage new investment.
The ordinance downgrades permit requirements for many
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to explore ways to reduce the prohibitive fees that prevent entrepreneurs from converting vacant retail spaces into restaurants, a move officials say is critical
Amongst what has become the regular parade of lawsuits and administrative updates, Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council features a pair of items to support the local
The Santa Monica City Council voted 5-2 to delay reviewing the city's Mills Act historic preservation tax program despite staff having already completed a consultant study on potential reforms. The program offers property tax reductions for historic buildings.
