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STATEMENT: Central City Association and The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on SCOTUS Decision on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson

STATEMENT: Central City Association and The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on SCOTUS Decision on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson

LOS ANGELES (JUNE 28, 2024) – CCA PRESIDENT & CEO NELLA MCOSKER & THE LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO MARIA S. SALINAS ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS FOLLOWING THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION ON CITY OF GRANTS PASS:

Published Friday, June 28, 2024 10:00 am

“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.” – 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.” – 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.

 

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