Category: Joe Buscaino

LA Council District 15: Tim McOsker Declares Victory

LOS ANGELES—Tim McOsker, an attorney and a veteran of City Hall as a former advisor to Mayor James Hahn, is set to return to Spring Street representing the Los Angeles City Council’s 15th District after declaring victory Nov. 15. McOsker will replace Councilman Joe Buscaino, who has represented the district since 2012 but did not…


LA City Attorney Mike Feuer Drops Out of Mayoral Race, Supports Karen Bass

ENCINO, Calif.—Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer dropped out of the race for mayor on Tuesday, May 17, and announced his support for his former opponent, Rep. Karen Bass. Feuer joined Bass at a news conference in Encino to formally endorse her campaign. “I want to thank the city attorney for his endorsement today,” Bass…


LA Councilman Buscaino Drops out of Mayoral Race, Supports Caruso

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino dropped out of the race for mayor on May 12 and announced his support for his former opponent, billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso. Angelenos have already been sent their ballots from the Los Angeles County Clerk, and voting ends for the election on June 7. The top…


LA Councilman Joe Buscaino Releases Tax Returns as Part of Mayoral Run

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino Monday became the second candidate for mayor of Los Angeles to release his tax returns from the last five years, following City Attorney Mike Feuer. According to Buscaino’s 2021 tax return, which he filed with his wife Geralyn, the couple’s adjusted gross income was $291,758, and $257,152 was…


LA City Bans RV Encampments on Some Streets Amid Rising Crime and Dumping

LOS ANGELES—Several Los Angeles city councilors moved to ban recreational vehicles (RVs) from 24-hour parking on certain streets amid resident complaints that RV encampments have become hot spots for crime. On March 11, the LA City Council unanimously approved four resolutions to ban RVs over six feet tall from parking along certain streets in Districts…


Los Angeles Bans RV Encampments on Some Streets Amid Rising Crime, Dumping

LOS ANGELES—Several Los Angeles city councilors moved to ban recreational vehicles (RVs) from 24-hour parking on certain streets amid resident complaints that RV encampments have become hot spots for crime. On March 11, the LA City Council unanimously approved four resolutions to ban RVs over six feet tall from parking along certain streets in Districts…


Petition to Ban Encampments in Los Angeles Approved for Circulation

LOS ANGELES—A ban on homeless encampments is a step closer to reality, after the Los Angeles City Clerk March 3 approved a petition on the matter led by City Councilmember Joe Buscaino. The “Safer Streets LA” measure—which also aims to increase temporary housing in the city—can now be circulated for signatures until July. Buscaino and…


LA City Council Considers Creating Volunteer Medical Corps to Aid Homeless

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council is considering creating a team of volunteer medical professionals that can provide homeless Angelenos with medical services. The council unanimously voted on Feb. 16 in favor of a motion—introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino and seconded by Councilman Gil Cedillo—asking the city administrator and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)…


LA Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Endorses Gascón Recall

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino, of Council District 15, endorsed the recall campaign against Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón via a video uploaded to Twitter on the morning of Jan. 31.  Buscaino is also running to replace Eric Garcetti for Los Angeles mayor this year.   “I normally don’t believe in recalls but what…


LA City Officials Salaries Reduced If Homelessness Goals Not Met: Ballot Measure

LOS ANGELES—Homeless encampments would be banned, the development of temporary emergency shelters would be prioritized, and the salaries of elected officials who failed to meet those goals would be reduced under a ballot measure introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor. The language for the proposal was submitted to the Los Angeles…