AgendaNov 17, 2025Item F.3

EVALUATION OF A RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MINIMUM WAGE [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS]

Agenda • 2025-11-17 • Item F.3

Resident impact: 6/10

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The proposal to evaluate a Residential Construction Minimum Wage in West Hollywood aims to assess the feasibility and economic impacts of implementing a wage policy similar to one being considered in Los Angeles. This initiative could potentially increase wages for construction workers, impacting labor costs for developers and possibly influencing housing prices or project timelines.

How does this affect you?

If you are a construction worker in West Hollywood, this evaluation could lead to higher wages, improving your income. For residents, this might mean that new housing developments could become more expensive or take longer to complete due to increased labor costs. Homeowners and renters might see changes in housing availability or prices as a result.

Fiscal impact

Fiscal impact was not specified in the published agenda analysis.

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