LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CENTRAL CITY ASSOCIATION ISSUE A STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION ON CITY OF GRANTS PASS V. JOHNSON
01 July 2024 - 5:56PM
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Central City
Association (CCA) issued the following statement on the Supreme
Court’s decision on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
“Building more housing will always be the most impactful tool as
we look to address homelessness, but today’s ruling provides
another tool that local jurisdictions can avail themselves of. The
scale of this problem is such that we need to use all resources at
our disposal and CCA remains committed to solving this issue which
is most deeply concentrated in the heart of our city,” stated Nella
McOsker, President & CEO, Central City Association of Los
Angeles.
“We are pleased with the Court’s decision to provide cities with
the ability to enforce laws in the interest of public health and
safety. Local governments now have one more mechanism to address
homelessness. The Chamber remains committed to effectively
addressing this issue which effects so many in our community,”
stated Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier this year, the organizations issued a joint amicus brief
in support of the City of Grants Pass position.
About The Los Angeles Area Chamber of
Commerce:The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations
across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors,
including the business community, job creators, and innovators in
the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance
opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is
inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest
business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing
history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy
makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit
www.lachamber.com
About CCA:Central City Association (CCA) is the
premier advocacy organization in the Los Angeles region and leading
visionary on the future of Downtown. Through advocacy, influence
and engagement, CCA enhances Downtown’s vibrancy and increases
opportunity in the region. For 100 years, CCA has produced
meaningful results for its members, Downtown and the greater Los
Angeles area. It represents a coalition of businesses, nonprofit
organizations and institutions in Los Angeles County. For more
information, please visit www.ccala.org.
Contact: Shannon Smith, Vice President of
Marketing and Communications, 213-361-6621ssmith@lachamber.com