🚨 SANTA MONICA RESIDENTS: THIS DEAL INVOLVES $20M IN TAXPAYER MONEY
Conflicts of interest, backroom communications, and public land are now under review.
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Santa Monica residents uncovered conflicts of interest, backroom deals, and millions in taxpayer dollars committed to the 14th & Wilshire project.
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🚨 ACT NOW — SEND A LETTER TODAY
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The more people who act now, the harder this becomes to ignore.
🏛 WHAT THE CITY APPROVED
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The City of Santa Monica approved a development deal committing major public resources:
💰 $13.5 million in Housing Trust Fund money
🏢 The City purchased the building at 1402 Wilshire Blvd (the former Unleashed site)
➡️ That property was then transferred to the developer as part of the project
🅿️ The City also committed the parking lot at 14th & Wilshire behind the site
📜 Ground leases that could last up to 99 years
These commitments involve taxpayer money and public assets.
🔎 WHAT RESIDENTS DISCOVERED
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⚠️ Conflicts of interest involving council members who voted on the project
📈 Funding overruns and additional taxpayer dollars committed after approval
🤝 Backroom communications between project participants and decision-makers
💵 Campaign contributions from project participants to elected officials
🏷 Sweetheart terms involving public land and long-term agreements
📑 Potential federal compliance issues that could give HUD grounds to object to the funding
These findings have already triggered action.
📄 FPPC complaints have been filed
⚖️ A lawsuit is pending
✉️ Multiple formal letters were sent to the City Attorney and City officials
Residents have repeatedly asked the City for answers.
Those letters have largely been ignored.
Neighbors also emailed the City Housing Department asking basic questions. Those emails received zero response.
🏛 FEDERAL AGENCIES ARE NOW WATCHING
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Because of the issues uncovered, complaints and referrals have been submitted to:
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
• The Department of Justice
• The California Fair Political Practices Commission
❓ COMMON QUESTIONS
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Q: Does this mean I'm against affordable housing?
A: No.
This effort challenges whether the process was legal and whether taxpayer money is protected.
It helps keep the City and City Council accountable and protects the rights of Santa Monica residents and the City itself.
Q: Why should I send an objection if the City already knows about this?
A: HUD is a separate federal agency.
Your objection creates a federal record that HUD must review before releasing funds.
The more voices on record, the harder it becomes for federal agencies to ignore procedural violations.
⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS
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This is not about stopping housing.
This is about protecting:
💰 Taxpayer dollars
🏞 Public land and public assets
🔍 Transparent government decisions
🛟 Safety and accountability in development
When millions of dollars and public assets are involved, residents deserve answers. Right now, the City is refusing to provide them.
✉️ SEND A LETTER TODAY
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Residents still have an opportunity to make their voices heard.
Go here now:
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Use the one-click tool to send a letter to decision-makers.
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Post it to:
📍 Nextdoor
📍 Facebook groups
📍 Neighborhood chats
📍 Friends and neighbors
🌆 THIS IS BIGGER THAN ONE PROJECT
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If residents stay silent, this becomes the new normal:
❗ Public money
❗ Backroom deals
❗ Conflicts of interest
❗ Residents ignored
📢 TAKE ACTION NOW
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Send the letter today.
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30 seconds can make sure every Santa Monica resident knows what is happening.
Because when residents speak together, the truth cannot be ignored.