Both L.A. Mayor and City Council President Agree On Agenda

The Los Angeles Times reports today that newly City Council-elected President Eric Garcetti and Mayor Villaraigosa sat down in a Hollywood restaurant last week to discuss priorities and agenda. Here's the article.

High on both of their agendas is homelessness.

I’m not surprised. Councilmember Garcetti has been an advocate for solving homelessness in his Hollywood area ever since he was elected. He has trumpeted the PATH Mall and Project Y!MBY (Yes! In My Backyard) for years. He has also committed to supporting more affordable housing.

The stars (or at least our local politicians) seem to be lining up in resolving homelessness in Los Angeles. Let’s hope their political attention spans will stay focused enough to really make a dent in reducing homelessness in our city and county.