We introduced a motion to LIMIT LAPD using projectiles at protests and to join most major cities like NYC and Boston in utilizing a “graded response” model during protests where heavily armed officers are kept in reserve and only used if the situation escalates to violence.

This is the closest we've been in 40 years to updating this system, and we need to see it through. 

Visit @keeplahoused.bsky.social and keeplahoused.org for info/updates and come to the Housing Committee TOMORROW to make your voice heard.

Now, the corporate landlord lobby is funneling energy to protect profits at the expense of working people.

These lobbyists claim to champion small landlords, but they'll never mention that LA *already* allows landlords to apply for exemptions if they can’t afford the cap.

This isn't extreme. This isn't unreasonable. Many nearby cities already cap rent increases at 3%:

➡️ Santa Monica
➡️ West Hollywood
➡️ Cudahy
➡️ Santa Ana
➡️ LA County (base formula)
➡️ Huntington Park

Take a senior in 1986 who might pay $500 of their $600 Social Security check on rent.

With inflation and our current system - their Social Security in 2020 would be $1,430, but their rent would be $1,610.

That’s 112% of income going to rent. It's more than just unfair - it’s unsustainable.

Our current system was designed over 40 years ago and allows rent increases up to *10%* depending on the year and type of unit.

Even when inflation is ZERO, landlords can still increase rents by 3%! That's the opposite of stable.

With the rise of fascism across the country, Los Angeles can and must be the counterpoint — showing what’s possible when working people lead.

Visit hugo2026.com to join the campaign.

Each of us ran our campaigns in similar ways: No fancy consultants, no corporate money — powered by the people, our communities, and an unshakable commitment to making this city more responsive to working people.

Since Ysabel’s victory in 2024, we’ve expanded unarmed crisis response and passed a Living Wage that will give tourism workers guaranteed access to affordable healthcare and $30/hr by 2028.

In 2022, Eunisses and I grew the progressive bloc, which allowed us to pass the strongest package of renter protections LA has seen in a generation – and a Sanctuary City ordinance.

In 2020, Nithya shook the political establishment, creating a blueprint to win a better future for working Angelenos.

To support Planned Parenthood amidst Republicans’ attacks, visit plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles/get-involved-locally