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Around the Halls: October 27 - October 29

By Eric Richardson — October 27, 2008

It's Monday, October 27, and Council agendas are light on Downtown items. Tuesday's a big day for the Fashion District, as the Council starts the process of BID renewal. Wednesday offers a lighter note, as City Council is asked to declare October "Breast Awareness Month" just two days before the month is up.

Around the Halls: October 13 - 15

By Eric Richardson — October 13, 2008
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It's Monday, October 13th, and the city's off today in honor of Columbus Day. Tuesday and Wednesday the wheels of City Hall are back in motion, bringing talk of finances. Loans are getting restructured, and the city's setting up a Finance Day.

Around the Halls: October 6 - 9

By Eric Richardson — October 06, 2008

It's Monday, October 6th, and the start of the week offers a slate light on Downtown issues. Perhaps the most notable news comes from the northwest, where Echo Park is set to get a set of filming special conditions this Wednesday.

Around the Halls: September 29 - October 1

By Eric Richardson — September 29, 2008
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It's Monday, September 29. Council's on recess Monday and Tuesday, but Wednesday's got a lot on tap for Downtowners. Most notably, a draft of the film permitting services RFP goes to Public Works. Expect high drama.

Around the Halls: September 22 - 25

By Eric Richardson — September 22, 2008

It's Monday, September 22, and it's a slow start to the week for Council proceedings. The docket holds a River Report, a Little Tokyo MOU, a Broadway vacation and a couple of bicycle items.

Around the Halls: September 15 - 17

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — September 15, 2008

It's Monday, September 15, and the wheels of government roll onward. It's a slow week for Downtown items, with the highlight being a plan by Councilman Bernard Parks to move the Los Angeles Marathon to Presidents' Day.

Around the Halls: September 8 - 10

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — September 08, 2008

It's Monday, September 8, and Council's finally hitting its swing after a two-week recess and light week back in session. There's no signature Downtown issue this week, but we've gathered a collection of items that Downtowners should be aware of.

Around the Halls: September 2 - 4

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — September 01, 2008

It's Monday, September 1, and as you enjoy your Labor Day, City Council is preparing to return from its two-week recess. The agenda is a little sparse this week, as one might expect, but Wednesday offers a pair of items that will be of particular interest to those who enjoy their cigarettes.

Around The Quiet Halls: August 18-22

By Ed Fuentes — August 18, 2008

It's Monday, August 18th, and City Council is on recess for the week. Even DLANC's Arts committee is taking the month off for folks to enjoy a last bit of summer. It's a good week to take a break from Council matters and go enjoy some of the great events going on around Downtown.

Around the Halls: August 11 - 13

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — August 11, 2008

It's Monday, August 11th, and as usual it's the middle of the week with the City Hall items that Downtown should care about. The week's big ticket item is the Housing Element, which goes to Council on Wednesday.