Monday, April 3, 2023
RELEASE: CCA Shares Ideas for a More Effective Los Angeles City Government
CCA released a report outlining ideas that could improve decision-making and processes within Los Angeles City’s government.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Central City Association sets sights on amplifying downtown Los Angeles' 'vibrancy' in 2023
CCA CEO Nella McOsker answers six questions from L.A. Business First.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
CCA Reflects: Making Progress in 2023
With new leadership in City Hall and exciting attractions and developments continuing to come online in Downtown, we have cause for hope and renewed energy to continue tackling our regions’ ongoing challenges head-on. This year, we will build on our track record of solutions-oriented advocacy as we make progress on our priorities of comprehensively
Friday, January 20, 2023
CCA Reflects: Creating an Independent Redistricting Process
We offer background on the existing redistricting process, an overview of other jurisdictions’ process and some important considerations for LA’s reform efforts to deepen our members’ understanding and enrich the public discussion.
Friday, December 16, 2022
CCA Reflects: 2022 Year in Review and Thank You From Jessica Lall
Jessica Lall speaks at CCA's 2022 Holiday Party. It was another year for the record books as our region emerged from the pandemic, participated in a historic election cycle -- locally and nationally -- and continued the return to in-person gatherings and work. All the while, CCA advanced its mission of enhancing Downtown Los Angeles' (DTLA) vibrancy and
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
CCA Reflects: Amid calls for reform, learn from Downtown's Community Plan update
DTLA 2040’s passage will bring more housing, jobs and stability to our city center. Its approval can also lessen political influence in development projects and offer lessons for future governance reform.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Central City Association Names Nella McOsker Next CEO
CCA has chosen Nella McOsker to be its next President and CEO, who will start on January 3, 2023.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
CCA Reflects: Moving LA Out of Perpetual Leadership Crisis Requires Fundamental Reform
The audio recording of a conversation between former City Council President Nury Martinez, former LA County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera and Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo has rightly led to disgust, disappointment and calls for accountability. In addition to resignations from de León and Cedillo, accountability also
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Leaked Audio Recording & Today's Cancelled LA City Council Meeting
This breach of trust is preventing LA's local government from moving forward on legislation, and importantly, solving our serious issues of homelessness, lack of housing and community safety.
Friday, September 30, 2022
CCA Reflects: Why Does the Homeless Point-in-Time Count Matter?
Every year, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) conducts a Point-in-Time (PIT) count to provide a snapshot of the homeless population and demographic characteristics. The most recent PIT count happened in February 2022, and results were released on September 8. The PIT count tells us what kinds of services and housing are needed and informs