LACAHSA Measure A Budget and Renter Assistance Programs
Glendale
Summary
Herbert Molano repeatedly argued Measure A lets the city bypass competitive bidding on large contracts and bond issuances, costing millions, and said the audit committee should police that. Committee and staff did not take a position on the merits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Molano claims sending bond issues to market rather than direct negotiation saves $3–5 million on a $200 million issue about 80% of the time.
If his concerns are valid, tighter RFP oversight would protect taxpayers on contracts and bond deals.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Audit Committee - Oct 29, 2026
Herbert Molano repeatedly argued Measure A lets the city bypass competitive bidding on large contracts and bond issuances, costing millions, and said the audit committee should police that. Committee and staff did not take a position on the merits.
Glendale Housing Authority - Jul 21, 2026
Council Member Asatryan raised concerns that local community organizations assisting renters found out about the city's new rental assistance program online rather than through direct outreach.
Joint Meeting: Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority - Jun 30, 2026
Glendale is receiving about $5.1 million in Los Angeles County Measure A sales tax funds for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and direct renter aid. City staff are launching the GRASP rental assistance program in July to help low-income households.
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