About this episode

The episode discusses the Neighbors First dark money network's impact on LA City Council elections and updates on Measure ULA and housing revenue in Long Beach.

Mike, Rachel, and Laura reveal the troubling story of the Neighbors First dark money network that’s mucking up LA City Council elections, including previously unreported details. Then: the latest in the ongoing Measure ULA saga, and a potential new progressive revenue stream for housing and basic services in the city of Long Beach.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Rachel, Laura

Topics covered

• dark money
• LA City Council elections
• Measure ULA
• housing
• basic services
• Long Beach

Keywords

• dark money
• LA City Council
• Measure ULA
• housing
• Long Beach
• elections
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Neighbors First, LA City Council, Measure ULA

Places: Long Beach

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