Congress will triple housing assistance for homeowners and renters and send $ 250 million, which could also include rent. The mayor said millions in rent subsidies are on the way when everything is added up.
“We could see up to $ 300 or $ 400 million for more than four times what we gave in December. So the important thing as a landlord is to make sure their tenants know and sign up.”
If the COVID-19 rate continues to decline, Los Angeles could emerge from the more restrictive purple level in about a week, leading to a partial reopening of businesses like restaurants.
“We’re on the verge of the red level, which will allow food inside if the county allows it to 25%,” Garcetti said. “And if that trend continues, we could expand by more than 25%.”
The mayor believes schools will be able to open in April. He is willing to help open the Dodger Stadium vaccination site on Sundays to expedite teacher vaccinations. If asked, he offers his help in negotiating the reopening.
“I think it’s a reflection of the poverty that this nation has gone through that our children have left behind. And that here we have playrooms that opened before the classrooms. That’s inexcusable.”
Many spectators wondered how homeless camps are allowed to continue to grow. The CDC recommends that it not be moved to people not protected by the pandemic.
Mayor Garcetti says the Johnson & Johnson unique vaccine would be good for this population.
“We get the vaccines. Then we’ll have an honest conversation about how to make sure we get these cleanings in a humane way, with services and showers and housing referrals, and that we really help people get out of the street. It looks like there are zombieland in too many places. “
Viewers asked the mayor if he regrets changing his support for George Gascon for the Los Angeles County District Attorney to current Jackie Lacey.
He said he maintains his support for Gascon for “turning a different page,” but he may not agree with all of his directives.
“When I support people, it doesn’t mean they agree with 100% of what they do. I’m following these things closely. If I don’t agree, I won’t be shy about talking.”
The mayor added that it is very important to make sure that we not only have the support of the victims, but also turn a new page of not making people “repeat, repeat, repeat and close it forever.”
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