Congress will triple housing assistance for homeowners and tenants, sending in $ 250 million – which may also include rent arrears. The mayor said that millions more in rent reduction are on the way when it all adds up.
“We could see as much as $ 300 or $ 400 million to more than quadruple what we donated in December. So the important thing as an owner is to make sure your tenants know about it, that they sign up.”
If the rate of COVID-19 continues to fall, Los Angeles could move out of the more restrictive purple layer in about a week, leading to a partial reopening of companies like restaurants.
“We are on the verge of the red level, which will allow meals indoors if the municipality authorizes 25%,” said Garcetti. “And if that trend continues, we can expand beyond 25%.”
The mayor thinks schools may open in April. He is willing to help open the Dodger Stadium vaccination site on Sundays to speed up teachers’ vaccinations. He is offering his assistance in negotiating the reopening, if requested.
“I think it is a reflection of how badly this nation is doing that our children have been left behind. And that here we have game rooms that were opened before classrooms. This is inexcusable.”
Many viewers asked how homeless camps can continue to grow. The CDC recommends not moving homeless people during the pandemic.
Mayor Garcetti says Johnson & Johnson’s unique vaccine would be good for this population.
“We are going to get the vaccines for them. Then, we are going to have an honest conversation about how to ensure that we do these cleanings in a humane way, with services and showers and housing references, and really help people get off the streets. It looks like a zombie and in many places. “
Viewers asked the mayor if he regrets changing his endorsement of George Gascón to the Los Angeles County district attorney instead of Jackie Lacey.
He said he defends his support for Gascón to “turn a different page”, but he may not agree with all of his guidelines.
“When I support people, it does not mean that I agree with 100% of what they do. I am following these things closely. If I disagree, I will not be ashamed to speak.”
The mayor added that it is very important to ensure that we not only have support for the victims, but also that they turn a new page, preventing people from “repeating, repeating, repeating and blocking them forever on our own”.
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