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We Are Just On Different Planets
 
We Are Just On Different Planets
 
 
Tuesday night was a true learning experience as I realized I was just on a different planet.
 
Let me give some context to this story and set the stage before I explain. For quite some time a small advocacy group is on the attack; their mission “Rent Control in Long Beach.”
 
Recently this year, the City Attorney’s office had no choice but to clear the submitted proposed initiative, titled the Long Beach Rent Control Ordinance. That’s not to say the City Attorney’s office backs the initiative or trust its legality. All that means is the advocacy group did everything that’s demanded to clear the way for the initiative to be put on the ballot.
 
It is clear the Mayor and Members of City Council do not support the purposed initiative as they are on record as saying this initiative would be harmful to the growth and future of this city. The advocacy group also faces staunch opposition from LB Area Chamber of Commerce, California Apartment Association, Pacific West Association of Realtors, local Banks, and many other trade groups here in town.

Without the support from City Council and other local leaders, the small advocacy group now turns to the ... more

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