This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Are Billboards Blightful?
"We need to ban billboard blight in Los Angeles as we strive to make our city greener and more livable!" ~ CBBBThe answer is yes according to the CBBB. The Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight says that Los Angeles City Council unanimously agreed "to settle a lawsuit that would allow hundreds of new or illegal billboards to get permits; allow second billboards on existing structures; and allow high-tech, digital billboards which can display multiple rotating advertisements." While the decision only let one company, Regency Outdoor Advertising, tentative permission to do this, other cases are still pending.
Jack Weiss and Eric Garcetti told LA Times they are not fond of them, but the constant court cases and litigation from billboard companies can choke the city coffers. A settlement may stop the money spending, but is this a case of the city giving up or are they being fiscally conservative with their priorities?
We say people will treat the city the way the city treats the city. So if it looks like crap...
· City Council and Delgadillo bend over for billboards (LAVoice)
· Signs of opposition in billboard deal (LAT)
· For info on CBBB, contact cbbbla (at) verizon (dot) net
Photo by darkhairedgirl via Flickr
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
