Tagged with Occupy LA

Responsible Banking Ordinance Heads to Committee

Councilmember Bill Rosendahl interviewed Councilman Richard Alarcon and City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana about their separate proposals for a Responsible Banking Ordinance in the City of Los Angeles. Both proposals are expected to be discussed today in Budget and Finance Committee.  The Responsible Banking Ordinance seeks to require the City to do business with socially … Continue reading »

News of the Day!

Here’s a look at the stories making headlines in the 11th District and the City of Los Angeles. Councilmember Bill Rosendahl spoke to the Occupy LA encampment on Sunday to encourage the movement to disband from the City Hall lawn and take up alternative means to continue the cause. The Councilman then revealed a plan to address concerns of the … Continue reading »

Bill Rosendahl Stands with Occupy LA

Occupy LA demonstrators are camped outside City Hall in downtown Los Angeles  to stand up against corporate greed, big bank profits and joblessness. The grass roots movement stems from a similar event in New York City that started in September (KNBC). Since then, protesters have organized across the country, inlcuding one of the larger groups here … Continue reading »