Did you hear the big news?
Culver City was just recognized with California’s Pro-Housing Designation, earned by just 63 other cities (about 10% of cities in California).
The award comes with $750K and priority access to state funding for more affordable housing.
This was only possible because of the tremendous progress we’ve made over the past two years to welcome more housing for people at all income levels.
In our first 100 years, Culver City built just three 100% affordable housing projects, two for seniors and just one for families.
In the past two years alone, we funded and approved two more — 93 low incomes homes at Jubilo Village and 67 affordable homes on the site of a former gun store.
The rent is still too damn high. And we won’t stop tackling this housing crisis with the urgency it deserves.
You’re invited: Measure YV Town Hall this Sunday at Village Well!
Did you know that Culver City is considering whether to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds for local elections?
You’re invited to join Vote16USA, Vote16 Culver City, Culver City Councilmember Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and me for a community Town Hall to learn, ask questions, and share your thoughts about Measure YV, which will be decided by Culver City voters this November.
This is a chance to come together, hear directly from youth leaders and community voices, and talk about what it means to give young people a greater voice in the decisions that shape their schools, neighborhoods, and future.
What to expect:
A conversation about Measure YV
Youth voices and perspectives
Community discussion + Q&A
An opportunity to learn how you can get involved
Whether you’re already passionate about Vote16 or just curious about what Measure YV means, you belong in the conversation.
Come with questions. Bring a friend. And let’s talk about the future of democracy in Culver City. 🗳️
Tonight at 7! Adopting civic assembly recommendations & exploring the purchase of Sony studios property
At tonight’s Council meeting, the recommendations proposed by the 60 participants in Culver City’s first civic assembly will be formally addressed by the city.
It is great to see from the staff report that 32 of the 41 recommendations submitted by the assembly are proposed to be adopted, with the other 9 recommendations still being evaluated by the city.
I’m so proud that due to our efforts, Culver City became one of the first in Southern California to convene a civic assembly and that we used this innovative tool to improve how we draft our annual budget, arguably the most important document in our city.
The meeting will cover a number of important topics, among them:
CS-2 - Performance evaluation of Police Chief [closed session]
CS-3 - Public employee appointment of Police Chief [closed session]
P-1 - Presentation of how Culver City plans to implement civic assembly’s recommendations to improve the budget process
A-1 - Approval of purchase option agreement giving Culver City Public Finance Authority the exclusive right, but not obligation to purchase 9050 Washington Blvd during a defined option period.
A quick heads up that C-15 has been pulled from the agenda
After hearing concerns from residents about C-15 (executive compensation), staff has pulled that item off the agenda to add more information and bring it back to Council at a later date.
It’s important that we understand the impact of any increases to executive compensation and that we make sure how we compensate both our frontline staff, management, and executive teams is fair and transparent.
You can watch tonight’s meeting on the city’s YouTube channel.
And you can participate on Zoom or in-person at Council Chambers (9770 Culver Blvd).
To sign up to speak, just tap the button below.
Want to help keep Culver City fierce? Knock doors for these progressive campaigns!
It’s officially election season and you know what that means.
It’s time to knock doors and get the word out about progressive campaigns working to keep Culver City moving forward!
Just select any of the images below to sign up to knock doors with the campaign.
Is it your first time knocking? Don’t worry, it’s easy as can be and takes no prior experience.
Plus, I’ll be knocking too. So you might see me out there!
Knock doors for Thomas Aujero Small!
Knock doors for Freddy Puza!
Knock doors for Vote16!
Knock doors for Stephanie Loredo!
Knock doors for Measure AA!
Backyard drag brunch turns up the heat for Freddy & Thomas for Culver City Council!
Baby we were sweatin’ in the 1000% humidity but Dolly was there with us in the backyard!
Huge thanks to the cohosts and drag royalty @twinka_masala and @morganwoodcallisto for an unforgettable day!
Our drag brunch fundraiser raised both money and spirits for two fabulous, forward-thinking candidates who I’m proud to support for Culver City Council, Thomas Small and Freddy Puza.
Over the past several elections, corporations have spent millions in Culver City to get their faves elected. And you can bet they’re going to try it again.
But Culver City is not for sale— we support people-powered, progressive queens who will werk to keep our city affordable and welcoming to everyone.
And we don’t need to wonder how these two will lead, we’ve already seen it.
As our city’s first LGBTQ+ Councilmember, Freddy Puza has been an iconic leader, approving more affordable housing than at any point in our city’s history, repairing sidewalks and adding miles of new bike and bus lanes, passing our first balanced budget in several years, and supporting a modern approach to public safety.
And when Thomas Small served, he made Culver City a sanctuary city to protect our immigrant neighbors, passed our first rent control ordinance to keep folks in their homes, and approved a plan to shut down the city’s portion of the Inglewood Oil Field, the largest urban oil field in the country.
Now it’s time to keep Culver City fierce with candidates who’ll actually fight for an affordable, sustainable, welcoming Culver City—and tell right wing donors and corporate PACs to sashay away. 💃
Lets get these two proven leaders back to City Hall for another four fabulous years of progress!
Follow @smallforculvercity and @freddypuzacc to learn more about these two leaders and how you can get involved.
Go donate, get a yard or window sign, knock some doors, and let’s turn OUT the vote!
Culver City is for everyone! 🌈💕
Amazing photos by @chris24michel !
Thanks for taking the time to catch up with me. I hope you have a fabulous start to your week!
In service,
Bubba