FUNDING BREAKDOWN: MEASURE ULA
What Happened?
City Council approved over $424 million(!) in Measure ULA (mansion tax) funds to make housing more affordable for working families. This includes:
💸 $88M for new multifamily affordable housing
💸 $42M in income support for rent-burdened seniors and people with disabilities
💸 $39M for eviction defense and prevention
💸 $3.7M in emergency rental assistance
💸 $15M to help create homeownership opportunities
💸 $9.3M to combat tenant harassment
Click here to view a full breakdown
Why it Matters
This year’s funding plan includes more money than the previous two years, combined.
In a year when our city faced a historic budget crisis, this NEW ongoing funding — approved by the people, for the people in 2022 — is letting us expand programs and build a strong foundation for the years ahead.
What’s Next?
the city faces financial challenges (like right now), we’ll still have a growing and sustainable stream of funding to support renters and working Angelenos.
Click here to view the Measure ULA Data Dashboard
Three More Quick Hits
- Trump’s impact on LA’s LGBTQ+ Communities
The Trump administration is attacking the LGBTQIA+ community at every opportunity, jeopardizing:
- Access to healthcare for trans people
- STD testing and treatment
- Housing and shelter access for LGBTQIA+ youth
Last week, we introduced a motion with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asking for departments to report on the impact of these federal policies targeting queer Angelenos and how the city can provide support.
The motion was referred to the Civil Rights & Immigration Committee, where it will be heard before coming to the full City Council for a vote.
- ICE out of our Schools
Schools were once deemed “sensitive locations” and protected against ICE under previous Democratic and Republican administrations. But now, Donald Trump is targeting these safe spaces.
To counter, we seconded a resolution from Councilmember Hernandez urging the state government to pass SB 48, the Safe Access to Schools Act, which would explicitly prohibit immigration authorities from accessing non-public school areas in California.
The resolution will now be referred to the Rules Committee, where it will be heard before coming to the full City Council for a final vote.
- 64 New Apartments for Formerly Unhoused Individuals & Families
We joined the Grand Opening of the Alvarado & Temple Apartments – 64 new units with supportive services for formerly unhoused individuals and families.
Projects like this are why LA has reached a record number of permanent housing placements, and we want to thank Brilliant Corners, the County, and everyone who helped deliver this project.
Save the Date – Trainings & Organizing
Tuesday, July 15 – Business-Owner Know Your Rights (En español con abogados de Bet Tzedek)
Thursday, July 17 – Rally to Save Trans Health Care (@ Children’s LA Ahead of Planned Trans Healthcare Shutdown July 22)
July 16 & July 24 – Know Your Rights and Policy Updates (Virtual Workshop for Individuals)
Save the Date – Community Events
Wednesday, July 16 – Lens On Life: Pride in July (Monthly film screening series hosted by CD13 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre)
Saturday, July 19 – Summer Bash 2025 (FREE event including water activities hosted by Lake Street Community Center)
Saturday, July 19 – Afro-Latino Culture Fest-Los Angeles (FREE Entry to an unforgettable celebration of culture at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes)
CD13 Pet of the Week
Meet Superwoman, our Pet of the Week!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…nope it's the sweetest pitbull terrier mix ever!
Going to watch the new Super Man movie? Nah, we already know Super Woman.
Visit our She-ro at North Central to adopt or foster today!
