Noel Weiss Sticks Up For Middle Class Homeowners

"The middle class is getting reamed. There are a lot of paid advocates for the poor and lower income people; the rich can take care of themselves, but no one is out there for the middle class." - Noel Weiss

The best thing about my recent time spent showing up at City Hall for Public Comment, is all the other people I have met from the city, also showing up to speak on issues most important to them. And some of these speakers represent many more people -- and have years of knowlege, research and expertise on these issues.

One of these people is Noel Weiss. A complete 180 from Zuma Dogg in every way. He wears a nice suit and tie and carries an actual briefcase, with lots of actual documents -- instead of a ski cap, sunglasses and his own T shirt. Plus, he's way smarter than me.

But, at least I'm smart enough to recognize when someone is doing the best work in the city when it comes to sticking up for the middle class homeowners, being burnt by Councilmembers like Wendy Greuel (he has a BIG beef with her), who are not listening to, or sticking up for their constituents as real estate developers are kicking people out of their homes and skyrocketing real estate costs are preventing them from finding affordable housing elsewhere.

Noel also brought to my attention how these real estate problems affect LAUSD: Since parents can't find affordable housing close by, or in the areas where they are working, parents are forced to drive long commutes (more cars on roads/traffic problems). Parents would like to be able to live in the areas they work and be able to send their kids to schools in those districts.

And someone at LAUSD mentioned to me they wish The Mayor of Los Angeles would to more to help create affordable housing for TEACHERS of LAUSD so they can be able to live in the communities where they teach. (Again, less commuting -- better traffic in L.A.) LAUSD isn't able to pay enough to attract enough new teachers to the system, and then no affordable housing is the final straw that sends all the best
graduates to surrounding states, instead of LAUSD. (And now, teachers are retiring earlier than in previous eras and they can't be replaced quickly enough.)

So, since it's a slow news day, if you want to become a top expert on the real estate crisis many homeowners across the city are facing, and more importantly; innovative and ingenious soulutions...I will post some of Noel's (extensive complex and informative) emails under the "Comment" section of this story, for those who want to read more. And I look forward to YOUR comments, as well. Cause a lot of this is over my head...so some of you with a better grasp of this, please add some comments for me to read. (Z.D. & Mayor Sam's Saurday Real Estate Seminar.)

WAY TO GO NOEL WEISS! When you see this guy on City TV 35, please pay attention. He's saying something very important. And if you are a City Employee (like a Councilmember) and you get an email from Noel Weiss, please read it. He has phenomenal ideas for the city that can help you get re-elected (if you're able to keep "R" alive).