VICA Announces Reform Package
SHERMAN OAKS, CA — The Valley Industry & Commerce Association’s (VICA) is proposing eight reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that would streamline the environmental approval process, create…
Assemblyman Mike Gatto Honors Glendale Community Leader
Sacramento, CA – Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) honored Khoa Nquyen as Veteran of the Year for the 43rd Assembly District. Mr. Nguyen returned to Glendale after serving his country…
VICA Supports Bridge for Tax Extensions
The VICA board of directors voted at its June 23 meeting (hosted by New Horizons) to support an extension of current tax rates until a special election can be held…
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Bill Passes State Assembly
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly passed AB 1369, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) by a 62-0 vote. The legislation would prevent those engaging…
Assembly Moves to Restore Tax Help for Seniors and Disabled
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Assembly unanimously passed legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (DSan Fernando Valley) to restore a vital property tax assistance program for seniors and Californians…
Beating the Odds: Gatto’s Local Speed Limits Bill Passes Assembly Unanimously
SACRAMENTO, CA – Last week, AB 529 authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) passed the Assembly Floor by a unanimous bipartisan vote of 71-0. The bill, which addresses speeding…
No More Furloughs
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA CANCELS FURLOUGHS FOR 4,100 CLERICAL EMPLOYEES LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa announced the suspension of all furloughs for the City’s 4,100 clerical employees, whose bargaining unit ratified a…
Feuer Honored as Champion of the Environment
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) (pictured below) has been honored as an “Environmental Champion” by Green California, a network of environmental, health and justice organizations that…
From The Sidelines 5-16-11
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist As we all know, the California financial and pay systems are broken. What I’m having trouble understanding is the annual pay and benefits that total…
Mike Gatto’s Bill to Curb Municipal Salary and Pension Excesses Clears Major Hurdle
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly’s Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee unanimously passed AB 1184 authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). The legislation…