Democrats Split, Shelter Debate Heats Up | Venice Beach News

The Santa Monica Democratic Club’s virtual endorsement meeting turned chaotic as no City Council candidate or mayor earned the required 55% vote—marking a seismic shift in party loyalty. The lone endorsement went to Heather Thomason, a surprise pick for Rent Control Board, signaling growing frustration among Democrats sidelined by the establishment. Meanwhile, tensions flared the next night at a heated town hall over relocating the downtown homeless shelter to a Fourteenth Street motel, sparking fierce debate about safety, civil liberties, and community rights—revealing deep divides in a city grappling with urgent, polarizing issues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0eff4c7945669681