Andy Licht believes Beverly Hills can meet state requirements without sacrificing its charm, scale, and quality of life.

• Navigate Builder’s Remedy Challenges: Use experience from the Planning Commission to proactively plan, engage early, and reduce costly litigation tied to state housing mandates.

• Protect Neighborhood Character: Advocate for thoughtful planning that respects existing neighborhoods while meeting legal obligations.

• Reduce Lawsuits and Legal Costs: Shift from reactive decision-making to strategic, early planning that saves the city millions in legal fees.

• Balanced Growth: Ensure development enhances the city rather than overwhelms it, learning from prior projects such as One Beverly Hills, where height and scale were reduced through careful negotiation.

• Improve Customer Service at City Hall: Establish an Ombudsman to help residents navigate and expedite residential and commercial building permits, ensuring a more responsive, efficient, and transparent process.