Policy Priorities

BOMA/GLA is committed to advocating for policies that support commercial real estate owners, tenants, and the broader Los Angeles community. We tackle issues impacting businesses, properties, and residents, working alongside policymakers, partners, and industry leaders.

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🏠 Combatting Homelessness ⚡ Building Energy Efficiency 🏗️ Cutting Red Tape 💰 Opposing Harmful Tax Increases 🛡️ Security and Emergency Preparedness 👷 Labor Relations 🚆 Transportation

🏠 Combatting Homelessness

The Challenge: Homelessness is a humanitarian, public health, and economic crisis impacting the entire region.

Our Approach:

Partnering with The People Concern to provide hands-on support through volunteer, fundraising, and educational initiatives.
Advocating for enforcement of existing laws, investment in diverse housing solutions, and expanded workforce development to prevent homelessness.
Supporting policies that allow property owners to maintain clean and safe environments for tenants and visitors.

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⚡ Building Energy Efficiency

The Challenge: California is moving toward full building electrification and banning gas-powered vehicles by 2035, requiring major infrastructure changes.

Our Approach:

Advocating for incentives over mandates and realistic transition timelines for commercial buildings.
Supporting energy efficiency education, helping owners navigate incentive programs and building data tracking.
Encouraging responsible consumption practices using proven, cost-effective technologies.

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🏗️ Cutting Red Tape

The Challenge: Permitting delays increase costs and slow down commercial real estate projects.

Our Approach:

Successfully implemented the Fast Track Permit System, reducing review times from weeks to just 2 days in Los Angeles.
Expanding fast-track permitting across LA County for streamlined approvals.
Advocating for fair and efficient code development with stakeholder input.

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💰 Opposing Harmful Tax Increases

The Challenge: Rising taxes, like Measure ULA’s 5.5% transfer tax, create financial burdens for commercial property owners.

Our Approach:

Fighting to repeal or amend Measure ULA while promoting fair tax policies.
Advocating to maintain Proposition 13 protections and prevent a split tax roll.
Supporting taxpayer accountability measures to ensure new taxes deliver intended benefits.

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🛡️ Security and Emergency Preparedness

The Challenge: Commercial properties face rising security threats, from crime and vandalism to emergency situations like natural disasters and active threats. A lack of coordination between property owners, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies leaves buildings, tenants, and visitors vulnerable.

Our Approach:

Leading industry-wide best practices for office building security.
Advocating for enhanced information-sharing between property owners and local/state agencies.
Supporting policies that prioritize tenant and public safety.

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👷 Labor Relations

The Challenge: Balancing the rights of workers with the operational needs of employers is crucial for a fair and productive work environment. Inconsistent labor laws, rapid policy shifts, and undue pressure on organizing efforts can create an unstable workplace and increase legal risks for commercial property owners.

Our Approach:

Supporting a worker’s right to organize while ensuring fair labor policies.
Advocating for transparent, secret-ballot elections free from coercion.

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🚆 Transportation

The Challenge: Los Angeles’ congested transportation system limits mobility, increases commute times, and disrupts business operations. Inconsistent infrastructure investment and regulatory conflicts between city and state agencies make it difficult to develop effective, long-term solutions that benefit businesses and commercial property owners.

Our Approach:

Advocating for comprehensive, balanced transportation policies that increase mobility while minimizing business disruption.
Ensuring that commercial corridors receive transportation funding for better accessibility.

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