James Elmendorf

policy director at Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

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Deputy director of the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, a nonprofit advocacy organization that works with labor groups, environmentalists and others to shape local public policy

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Short-term rentals contribute to housing and homelessness

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Airbnb claims almost 5000 "hosts" are offering rooms, and entire houses, for short-term rental in 80 Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Political Warfare over the Sharing Economy

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The escalating wars over short-term rentals: Airbnb, VRBO, and others versus homeowners. And cities are caught in the middle with varying policies and regulations. One issue is taxes.

Airbnb Growth Outpaces City Policy

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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