A WEEK WITH BIA-LAV
Government Affairs Roundtable with Councilman Blumenfield
Join us July 28 for a BIA-LAV Government Affairs Roundtable with Councilman Bob Blumenfield. We will learn about his priorities for the remainder of the year, important motions making their way through the City's legislative process and receive an update on operations under COVID-19. Roundtable events are open to BIA-LAV Members and special guests.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
City of Long Beach Passes Inclusionary Housing
On Tuesday, July 14, the Long Beach City Council passed the City's proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The Ordinance will take affect in 2021 through a phased in process, over the next three years. BIA-LAV sent comments in opposition and provided changes throughout the stakeholder process.
LA County Housing Element Update
Los Angeles County's Department of Regional Planning (DRP) is currently updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for 2021-2029. Join the online workshop on Thursday, July 30 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to learn more and provide feedback.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BIA Committees & Events
Make the most of your membership and sign up for one (or more) of BIA-LAV's committees or events! Meet with decision makers, network with BIA members and more!
Friday, July 17, 2020, 10:00 AM

TOMORROW: BASEBALL, BUSINESS & THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
BACKSTAGE AT DODGER STADIUM
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 10:00 AM

The Future of Doing
Business in California
Part 2: A State Outlook
Friday, August 14, 2020, 9:00 AM

Southern California Water Conference

NEWSWORTHY
Building Industry News Stories
Op-Ed: Is the California dream finished? | LA Times

Can California contain coronavirus surge? Next two weeks will be critical | LA Times

Apple Gives $400M to Help Fight California's Housing Crisis | NBC BAY AREA
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