Measure RR would limit when Santa Monica landlords can evict tenants for unpaid rent.
What it does
Currently, a landlord may evict over any amount owed. Under RR, a tenant
Measure TT would let the city collect its hotel tax on long corporate room bookings during council-declared "Major Event Periods," such as the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic
Measure VV would make it harder to evict tenants in homes and condos. It would also tighten owner move-in rules for units not under rent control.
What it does
Measure GG would make a series of administrative changes to how the Rent Control Board operates with the most controversial being a new requirement that tenants in affordable housing prove
Measure ES would impose a permanent $495 annual tax on most Santa Monica parcels to fund local public schools. It would replace money the city now pays the school district
Phil Brock is a defender of "neighborhood character" and a vocal critic of what he describes as "Sacramento overreach." As a former Mayor, he focuses on
Wade Kelley represents a homeless community activist perspective, running on a platform of human rights and anti-capitalist critique. He seeks to provide a voice for the most marginalized residents
Lindsay Davis says she brings a "holistic" and "love-based" approach to the race, focusing on ecological development and systemic healing. Her platform seeks to transform
Brett Morrow is a public health professional and current Chair of the Human Services Commission, running on an "equity-driven" platform. His campaign emphasizes the needs of working
As the incumbent Mayor, Caroline Torosis champions a "Renaissance" vision for Santa Monica, seeking to transition the city from post-pandemic recovery into a period of sustainable, equitable
Danny Ivanov centers his platform on social mobility and leveraging his legal expertise to navigate the city's complex regulatory and housing environments. As a member of the Rent
Eli Gill brings "dad energy" to his campaign, focusing on family-centric operational excellence and the functional execution of city services. He positions himself as a pragmatic parent
