Huge L.A. County Government Reform Will Be on Your Fall Ballot. How Will You Vote?
Board Expansion
The proposed charter amendment calls for increasing the number of elected supervisors on the Board from five to nine.
As of now, each supervisor represents large diverse districts home to about two million people. Having such large districts makes it difficult for residents to access their elected representative, especially for people living in unincorporated areas who rely on their supervisor and the county to provide essential local services and programs.
Elected County Executive (aka County Mayor)
Perhaps, the most contentious part of the proposed reforms is the proposed elected countywide executive.
The five-member Board currently holds three major powers in county government: executive, legislative, and quasi-judicial. They administer local functions, enact ordinances, and are the final decision-makers in administrative and public hearings. In a county with a population and budget bigger than most US states, that means great power and responsibility.
https://lataco.com/2024-election-local-government-changes
= new reply since forum marked as read
