Santa Monica Council Votes This November | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s City Council is gearing up for a major ballot showdown in November, with voters facing big decisions on education funding, housing, and development. A proposed parcel tax could raise nearly $500 per property annually to support schools, while three separate measures aim to reshape rent control, eviction protections, and tenant rights. Meanwhile, the council is pushing forward with zoning changes to unlock downtown and Gateway development, including a temporary exemption from state transit laws and stricter rules near key transit hubs. Behind the scenes, they’re also negotiating the future of the Civic Auditorium — a major real estate move that could reshape the city’s cultural landscape. 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/91fac5ce4f8e1d40