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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

1 year

Regarding the tree trimming at Universal Studios -- after looking into the matter with the Urban Forestry Division (UFD), we found that no permit was issued for any tree trimming at this site. UFD and StreetsLA are investigating whether a citation can be issued. BSS Statement:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

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We stand firmly in support of the workers and their right to strike and do not believe any action should be taken to impede that right.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

🚨BREAKING🚨 Griffith Park Drive is now PERMANENTLY closed to personal vehicle use! The @LACityParks Board unanimously approved our pilot’s permanent implementation today. I'm so excited to bring the road revolution home to CD4— and it’s just the start.

L.A. banned cars from a major Griffith Park road. Is it the start of a road revolution?

Los Angeles' Griffith Park closed one of its main roads to traffic, the latest city to open a car-free zone for cyclists and pedestrians.

www.latimes.com

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

When can Angelenos expect to get their COVID-19 vaccine? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Let us do our best to explain (thread).

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

“I’m here because I believe in the power of government to do good and to be good. We need to create the governing structures that make that happen. We can create rules in Los Angeles that change the way in which Councilmembers operate.”

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

In partnership with @mayorofla , we were able to bring 29 people experiencing homelessness at the Cahuenga/101 Underpass indoors in just 4 days, where they have now been paired with a case manager and are on their way to permanent housing.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

There is a lot of work ahead for the City Council to build back the trust of Angelenos — but the unwillingness of Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo to resign is a slap in the face to residents who deserve to move on from this shameful and abhorrent moment.

Editorial: Time to go, Councilmembers De León and Cedillo

Their political careers are over. Los Angeles can't move forward until the tarnished council members admit it to themselves and step down.

www.latimes.com

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Despite LA’s “mild” climate, hypothermia leads to more deaths among unhoused people in our city than in NYC and SF combined. With more rain forecasted for this week and next, what can we do to avoid more tragic and preventable deaths? (thread)

L.A. has great weather, yet more homeless die of the cold here than in New York

John D.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

LA is one of the most segregated cities in America in part because affordable housing projects are concentrated in low-resource, high poverty neighborhoods. Today, my motion to prioritize 100% affordable housing projects in high-resource areas was passed in Council.

Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Only 14% of affordable housing units permitted in the last decade were located within high-resource neighborhoods — effectively excluding low-income households from neighborhoods with the greatest access to public parks, transit, schools, grocery stores, and health facilities.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

LA is the most unaffordable city in the US. As a result, nearly all Angelenos agree: we desperately need more affordable housing. But how does affordable housing get built, and how can we push for more of it? (thread)

Report: LA is the nation’s most unaffordable housing market

The report says housing demand is increasing faster than supply, keeping rents high and home prices out of reach.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

We stand with @BLMLA and @GeorgeGascon .

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Read my full statement:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

LA’s surge in COVID-19 is in part the result of gatherings over Thanksgiving. We must refrain from doing the same over the upcoming holidays -- or our hospitals will be dangerously overrun. We know this will be very hard for many. We’ve compiled some resources to help. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

To the King of Council District 4, may you rest in peace. You have forever changed Los Angeles, and we will never forget you. 💛

Los Angeles Times

@latimes

2 years

The mountain lion P-22, who lived in the heart of Los Angeles for a decade and became the face of an international campaign to save California’s threatened puma population, has died.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Help us celebrate the remarkable life of our beloved #p22 tonight with a sunset memorial hike in Griffith Park. 🤍 We’ll be gathering at the Charlie Turner Trailhead (2840 W Observatory Road) at 4 PM. Transit, carpool, and rideshare are encouraged.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Today I voted on a controversial downtown development in Times Mirror Square. I wanted to take the opportunity to dig into this vote, its implications, and what’s next. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

LA’s buildings account for 43% of our carbon emissions – more than any other sector. Today, my colleagues and I introduced a motion to require all new residential and commercial buildings in LA to be built to achieve zero-carbon emissions, a critical move toward a green economy.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

For everyone else, visit the Carbon Health website, enter your birthday, line of work, and whether you have COVID-related health risks. You’ll be allowed to schedule an appointment if you’re eligible, and you’ll be added to a waitlist if you’re not.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

I was devastated to learn that on Saturday, Andrew Jelmert – an avid cyclist and AIDS/LifeCycle rider – lost his life after being struck by a vehicle. Cycling in this City should never be a life or death calculation, and it is our job to create streets that serve everyone’s needs

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Today, Mayor Garcetti delivers the #StateOfTheCity and tomorrow he releases his proposed budget for the City of Los Angeles. It will include almost a billion dollars in spending to address homelessness — nearly 7x more than the budget five years ago. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

The best breakdown of each planned distribution phase -- and who falls under each one -- can be found here: And if you’re more of a visual learner, this chart is super helpful as well:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Only 25% of all bus stops in LA have access to shade. LA’s updating its transit furniture infrastructure — now’s your chance to share your priorities for shelter, shade, safety, & comfort. Join today’s 4 pm info session, or fill out StreetsLA’s survey.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

“There is no more visceral map of vulnerability than in looking where COVID has hit across this city.” Our grocery workers have risked their lives for nearly a year to keep the rest of us safe and fed. It is high time they receive the compensation and the dignity they are due.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Today's advancements in tenant protections are the most significant since the institution of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. I'm very grateful to my colleagues, and especially to all of the coalition partners who fought for change throughout this process.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

When councilmembers exert incredible influence over discretionary approvals, it leads to several system-wide failures. Faced with long delays and nebulous standards, developers are tempted to grease the wheels. And councilmembers are in all too easy a position to help.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Following redistricting, we inherited an encampment of almost 20 people experiencing homelessness on the corner of Ventura Blvd/Fruitland Dr who had been there for almost 2 years. When we talked to them, everyone said they wanted to get indoors. We worked to do exactly that.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Second, the most resourced neighborhoods are typically the most successful in lobbying against projects. This further perpetuates inequality in a city where new housing construction is vastly uneven, and rarely in job- and resource-rich neighborhoods.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

A lack of sufficient sanitation options for unhoused Angelenos has contributed to a sanitation crisis in public spaces across our city. Today, my motion to kick off a pilot program with a new type of regularly-serviced trash receptacle was adopted by Council.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

LA’s street vendors are our city’s original micro-entrepreneurs, adding vibrancy to our streets and building wealth in immigrant communities. But our convoluted health code and permitting process is subjecting them to fines, harassment, and worse.

Fines and Confiscation: Explaining L.A.'s Arbitrary Street Food Cart Law the County Uses to...

“Our jobs are not envied by any American. We’re proud to be on corners and sidewalks. We’re just asking for a fair shot.”

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Today, we hosted a community celebration to officially unveil the new protected bike lanes on Riverside Drive! I am so thankful to my staff, @ladotofficial , and @bsslosangeles for their dedication to bringing this project to fruition.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Today, I was officially sworn in to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to represent and serve LA at @SouthCoastAQMD — one of the most critical tools we have for mitigating the effects of climate change in the city

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

8 months

⭐ We have officially activated THREE new protected left turn signals at the intersection of Los Feliz Boulevard and Vermont Avenue! ⭐

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Today, I am so proud to announce my appointment to the South Coast Air Quality Management District as City Council representative. This is an exciting position that I can’t wait to share more about. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed:

Nithya Raman

@nithyavraman

3 years

So very grateful to Mayor Garcetti for appointing me to this position on the air pollution agency for 10,000 square miles of California — and some of the most smog-afflicted neighborhoods in the United States. Can’t wait to share more about this role very soon.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Planning reforms, in contrast, allow us to build the city we want to see without forcing neighborhoods to litigate all the time -- and without giving elected officials excess power over every project.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

As Angelenos, we're proud to have an American president finally recognize the murder and exile of 1.5 million Armenians for what it was: a genocide. Naming injustice is a critical step in preventing its repetition. Today, we commit to never forget.

The New York Times

@nytimes

4 years

Breaking News: President Joe Biden said the U.S. views the killing of 1.5 million Armenians over 100 years ago as a genocide, raising tensions with Turkey, a NATO ally.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

There has been a *lot* of movement just in recent weeks on tenant rights in LA. Renters have a number of new and preexisting protections against eviction, but navigating them can be very confusing! Here’s the current landscape for tenants + what’s coming up in the near future:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Do you rent your home in the City of LA? You have rights and protections against certain rent increases, evictions, and more — and we’re here to help you figure it out. Visit to learn more.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

To date, only 165 of LA’s 10,000 street food vendors are permitted — showing just how prohibitive our state & county food regulations are. This week, I introduced a resolution calling on CA to change these regulations, and make a system designed with vendors in mind.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Today, I introduced a motion, co-presented with @cd6nury , calling for an ordinance to establish the City of Los Angeles as a safe-haven for abortion.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Yesterday, Council voted to prohibit the sale and repair of bicycles on city streets. Make no mistake, this ordinance is pure political theater.

L.A. council votes to ban dismantling, selling bicycles on streets amid crime concerns

The measure aims to deter bike thefts, but critics charged that it would push police to target homeless people and people of color.

www.latimes.com

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Last week CA passed SB-91, a new law with big implications for renters and landlords in LA. It won't be enough to protect all of our tenants, but it does a lot to keep rent-burdened Angelenos housed. Here’s what it means for you. (thread)

California lawmakers vote to extend COVID-19 eviction protections through June

Legislature passes and Newsom has said he will sign measure providing eviction protection for tenants who pay at least 25% of their rent through June.

www.latimes.com

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

There’s been a lot of confusion over announcements this week about state and county Stay at Home orders and vaccine distribution. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of @lapublichealth , spoke before City Council yesterday and answered questions. Here’s what we learned. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Statement from the Office of Councilmember Raman regarding today’s incident at the Sherman Oaks Library.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Our hearts are heavy with the hateful killing of our AAPI sisters in Atlanta. It reminds us of the mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends we see in our own community — all of whom are under a similar escalating threat of racist and xenophobic attacks.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

LA’s small businesses desperately need help. $500 million in COVID-19 relief grants are now available through the state. The deadline to apply is Jan 13. If your CD4 small business or nonprofit requires extra help, contact our office at contactCD4 @lacity .org or 213-473-7004

Laura Friedman

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Now, we are rolling out a new $500 million Small Business #COVID19 Relief Grant Program. Applications are open now through January 8. Please see the link below:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Tenant Harassment is contributing to rising displacement, gentrification, and homelessness in LA. How and why does it happen, and what can our city do about it *this week*? Watch @nithyavraman and @LATenantsUnion solidarity attorney @medina3233 break it down:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

For the first time in 98 years, the City Council has an all-female committee! I'm proud to join my colleagues @cd1losangeles @CW_HeatherHutt @CD5LosAngeles and @TraciParkforLA in serving on the Transportation Committee and working toward creating safer streets for all Angelenos.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Relief is on the way for LA’s renters and landlords. Applications open next Tuesday, March 30, for the second round of the city’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Here’s what you need to know about who is eligible, how to apply, and how it works.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Today, I am proud to announce that along with my partners on the City Council: CMs Blumenfield, Hutt, Hernandez, Soto-Martinez, & Yaroslavsky, we are introducing legislation to implement a Right to Counsel ordinance and program for renters in the City of LA!

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

5 months

A joyful Drag Story Hour with the Los Feliz Branch Library! Last weekend, my daughter Kaveri and I spent the morning at the Los Feliz Branch Library for their Drag Story Hour, starring the fabulous miss Pickle!

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Penalizing this project for following our current set of rules doesn’t change this. And I’m concerned that doing so would only perpetuate a system that encourages more inequality and corruption.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

There are many planning reforms we can adopt to better incentivise affordable housing -- for our whole city. @PaulKrekorian spoke today about this. So did @gilcedillo , the chairman of the Housing Committee I serve on. I look forward to working with them to make this happen.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Homelessness is one of the biggest challenges facing our city – one that requires resources, time, and patience to see real impact. In my office, we’ve assembled a five-person team focused solely on this work.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

1 year

Today, I voted no on the new LAPD contract which would allocate an additional $1 billion over the next four years to increase officer salaries. (🧵) To watch the full video, visit

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Tenant harassment has been a pervasive issue in Los Angeles for far too long — but today, the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance officially goes into effect. This ordinance alleviates some of the intense pressures that so many renters in LA are subjected to.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 months

Need some good news? LA’s new Homeless Count results are out. The big headline: The number of people living on the streets went down a lot. THE CITY OF LA SAW THE BIGGEST DROP IN UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS since we started gathering data in 2013 and CD4 HAD A 38% REDUCTION.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

9 months

336 people were killed by cars last year. That’s 336 mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, daughters, sons, partners, and friends. And for every person lost forever, there are many more whose lives are forever altered by severe injury, trauma, or the loss or injury of a loved one.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles are soaring with the Omicron variant. If you have COVID symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, you should get tested. Here are a few places to start ⬇️

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

A major concept is being explored by @metrolosangeles : fareless rides. This could be transformative for so many of our city’s public transit users. Meetings this month will be a forum for input from the public. The first one is tonight — find yours:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

During the last freezing rains, many nonprofit and mutual aid groups hosted drives for socks, gloves, hats, sleeping bags, and tarps to keep our unhoused neighbors safe and dry. You can donate money or requested items to a number of orgs compiled here:

RAINY DAY FUND

RAINY DAY DRIVE Places you can donate $$ for rain recovery to unhoused neighbors Donate to Ktown For All: Donate on Amazon | Donate on Venmo West Valley - West Valley People’s Alliance @wvpple...

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

I was honored to join @LA_Protests a grassroots group of Iranian community leaders, for a rally to commemorate the 5 months that have passed since the brutal killing of Mahsa Amini and to stand in support of the women of Iran fighting for their right to live as free citizens.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Black women working for the city of LA are paid 25% below the average amount paid to full-time employees. White men earn, on average, 21% above it. Pay disparity is a racial justice issue.

Ron Galperin

@RonGalperinLA

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L.A. is a wonderful and diverse city, but not an equitable one. Structural barriers exist for women, #POC and others — trends that are reflected in our own local govt. Read my latest report on racial diversity and pay inequity in the City’s workforce: .

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

The Hollywood Community Plan goes before the City Planning Commission tomorrow. We stand with @UNITEHERE11 @All4Transit @thaicdc and more in advocating for stronger anti-displacement protections, affordable housing incentives, and restrictions on converting housing into hotels.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

As reports come in that safety issues on Metro are getting worse – especially for women – we had the chance to talk in Council about Metro’s contract with LAPD. Our existing approach to transit safety isn’t working. We owe it to riders and workers to help build something better.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

A legacy of racism in medical services, and deliberate misinformation from the Trump administration, has made many people wary. The challenge of providing effective communication and outreach around the vaccine is just as important as storing it at subfreezing temperatures.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 months

This morning, along with my colleague @CD13LosAngeles , @LADOTofficial General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo, and community advocates from across the city, we unveiled Hollywood’s newest star: 2.1 miles of protected bike lanes on Hollywood Blvd!

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

In Sept, budget cuts led @metrolosangeles to decrease service, causing higher wait times and packed buses that don’t allow for riders to socially distance. Now, they’ve come into more money, and could use it to restore service. Today’s your chance to show your support. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

In 2018, LA passed laws to regulate the growing market of short-term rentals. Last month, an annual study from McGill University reported that about half of the short-term rentals in LA are illegal & rules aren’t being enforced. How can we change that?

Nearly Half Of LA’s Airbnb, Vrbo Listings May Be Breaking The Law

The city’s law regulating vacation rentals is more than three years old, but a new study suggests violations are rampant.

laist.com

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@cd4losangeles

4 years

"We can’t be talking about hundreds of rooms. We must be talking about thousands."

Nithya Raman

@nithyavraman

4 years

My and @mikebonin ’s motion to shelter thousands of unhoused Angelenos in hotels through Project Roomkey took a step forward last week. Some obstacles remain. But we urgently need to get this done. And it’s going to take a lot of advocacy. (thread)

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@cd4losangeles

4 years

The Times Mirror Square project does not have enough affordable housing. But this is sadly not an aberration from the norm, or an example of a developer getting out of what’s required. It’s the product of the current rules and incentives for affordable housing in Los Angeles.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

No one will have to pay for a vaccine. It is covered by private and public insurance companies. And those without health insurance can get the vaccine at no cost.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Nearly 13,000 Latinos were pushed out of Hollywood between 2000 and 2010. This is part of a larger problem, in which Black and brown renters are being displaced across LA. But there’s something that can be done about it right now. (thread)

Hollywood's Urban Cleansing - LA Weekly

In the 1960s, Mercedes Cortes arrived in Hollywood after fleeing her homeland of Guatemala, which was roiled by bloody unrest. After moving around a bit, she and her husband and their three sons...

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

LA adopted its Home-Sharing Ordinance, which regulates short-term rentals like Airbnb, in 2018. However, enforcement of the ordinance has proven difficult — over ⅓ of short-term rentals in LA are operating illegally. This week, I introduced a motion to help change that.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

We’ve taken time to hire a kind and committed Field team— we’re thrilled to see so many of you are as excited as we are about them! We’ll be sharing more soon about each member of our staff. For now, read more in our first CD4 newsletter:

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

As it stands, if you’re a healthcare worker in LA, you can sign up today for an appointment. *All healthcare workers* -- from acupuncturists to staff at surgery centers -- are eligible. There are nearly 100 distribution sites across the county.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

Tyre Nichols' tragic death and too many others have demonstrated our law enforcement systems across the nation are not serving the public benefit. Condolences aren’t enough. We need to codify policies⁠—including unarmed alternatives to policing⁠—that prevent abuse of power.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

These bigger supply chain issues are due to failures at the federal level. After the Trump administration promised to release more doses from a strategic vaccine reserve, it was revealed on Friday that the reserve was in fact empty.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

We have a fix for that, @LATimesSkelton — my motion for an Independent Redistricting Commission, which comes to Council for a final vote tomorrow! I introduced the motion late last year, after my own experience going through the redistricting process.

Los Angeles Times

@latimes

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Column: In the hands of politicians, redistricting can be poisonous. The cure is an independent commission

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@cd4losangeles

4 years

"Hollywood’s capacity should grow, but that growth should include lots of affordable housing with minimal displacement of existing residents. The new community plan makes good progress but could be made even stronger."

Editorial: Make Hollywood a model for how L.A. can grow equitably

The new Hollywood Community Plan has to strike a balance of protecting tenants, adding affordable housing and building market-rate housing near transit.

www.latimes.com

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

This week, I introduced a motion seeking to not only increase our affordable housing supply — but to ensure we are prioritizing building these projects in high-opportunity, resource-rich areas.

Council Members Seek Incentives For Affordable Housing In High-Resource Areas - MyNewsLA.com

Two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion Tuesday to try to increase incentives for affordable housing developments in neighborhoods with greater access to parks, public transit,...

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

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1 year

Tourism workers, like all workers, deserve the dignity and respect of being able to afford to live in the city where they work. As the wife of a union member currently on strike, I am proud to stand alongside them in their fight for liveable wages, affordable housing, (1/2)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

So I am asking something of you as much as I am offering anything. We need people demanding homeless housing and affordable housing in their neighborhoods, mental health specialists and social workers on their streets, and tenant protections and rental assistance across our city.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Yesterday, we took a massive step towards the shared vision of a cleaner, sustainable LA, and I couldn’t be more grateful to all who joined me for this meaningful moment.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 months

We have a huge shortage of bus shelters here in the City of Los Angeles – and in a city that gets this hot, that is outrageous. We cannot ask people to take public transit in order to meet our climate goals unless they can expect to be safe and comfortable.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

I share the deep concerns of many about the Times Mirror Square project -- both its dubious connection to disgraced former CM Jose Huizar and its lack of affordability. But it’s a product of a system that produces bad outcomes. Let's fix that system.

Downtown L.A. developer donated $50,000 before pivotal vote involving high-rise project, records...

A real estate company seeking to raze a portion of the former Los Angeles Times headquarters and replace it with two high-rise towers gave $50,000 to a campaign committee with ties to Councilman Jose...

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Another hurdle has been a surprisingly high rate of frontline healthcare workers opting out. Between 20-40% of eligible healthcare workers in LA have declined the vaccine, sending even more places scrambling to distribute their unused doses.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

If you live in a rent-stabilized unit in LA city, your rent cannot be increased until February 1st, 2024. Rent stabilization applies to any multifamily building in LA built before 1979. That’s about 60% of units in the city.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

My team and I were already considering Crystal Springs Drive as part of a series of safety improvements across the district to prevent tragedies like this from occurring, and we will continue that work with greater urgency. There is no time to waste.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

There’s been a lot of confusion in CA as well. Gov Newsom announced Wednesday that those over 65 were now eligible for the vaccine. Older Angelenos raced to grab slots -- until the County indicated it did not have enough vaccines to expand eligibility.

L.A. County's seniors might not get vaccines for weeks. Here's the latest on where they'll be...

It was a day of frustration for seniors trying to make appointments. Some were able to schedule them at retailers but it’s unclear whether those will be honored.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Here in LA, we are in the thick of the redistricting process -- an event that will shape not only Council Districts, but the nature of our city for years to come. So, how does this affect you? Well, come January, you could live in an entirely new Council District.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

On Monday, LA County took steps to pick up the pace of vaccinations by expanding eligibility to include *all healthcare workers.* The city also announced that the Dodger Stadium testing site would be repurposed to start delivering vaccines 7 days a week.

L.A. County announces first expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list

Los Angeles County will officially expand the eligibility of vaccine recipients starting Monday, following guidance from the state.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

Today, in partnership with @CurrenDPriceJr , and with support from @InclusivAction , we’re intro’ing a motion on behalf of LA’s street vendors. It reestablishes the moratorium on enforcement of unpermitted vendors, allowing time for a just permitting system to be established.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

One thing I’m very excited about in @MayorofLA ’s budget: A multidisciplinary street medicine team dedicated to CD4. LA doesn’t directly provide health care -- it’s the purview of the County. And mental health care in particular is a major gap in our current system. (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

One thing our team did over the long weekend: renter outreach! We’ve been going door-to-door to inform renters about their rights and protections now, and when the eviction moratorium officially sunsets on Jan 31.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

4 years

For instance, many of LA’s skilled nursing facilities reported having extra doses. One solution would have been to share with assisted living facilities, where residents are often nearly as sick -- but they hadn’t yet been authorized to get the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout painfully slow to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities

Only 17% of the nearly 4 million vaccine doses delivered to nursing homes nationwide have been used, according to the CDC.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

Today the Economic Development and Jobs committee is considering a report related to the creation of a public bank in LA. What exactly is a public bank, and why would it be a big step towards a more just Los Angeles? (thread)

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

1 year

Today, City Council voted unanimously to adopt our motion to codify sanctuary policies into municipal law and establish the City of Los Angeles an official Sanctuary City to promote justice for immigrants and refugees!

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

My mom has always insisted that the perfect chapati be cooked over a flame. Getting rid of her gas stove has never been an option – until now. Today’s induction stove tops heat up quicker and distribute heat more evenly, leading to better results and more flavorful dishes.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

3 years

LA spends *$4.5 billion annually* on contracted goods and services — how we spend that should reflect our most ambitious social, environmental, and equity goals. Today, City Council took a major step towards that by adopting my motion for an Office of Procurement.

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Councilmember Nithya Raman

@cd4losangeles

2 years

I hope the people’s clear call for resignation is heard, so this work can truly begin.

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