L.A. City Council

The L.A. City Council approved an overdue agreement with LA28 detailing how the committee will repay the city for services like traffic control to moderate financial risk. However, critics argued that despite being delivered months behind schedule, the deal fails to establish clear protections for taxpayers and leaves massive concerns regarding security costs expected to be covered by the federal government.

L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman announced that she will lose her position as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee, claiming the removal is a political attack. She made the statement during a campaign event for her bid to run for mayor against Karen Bass. The change reportedly follows plans by L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to split the committee into two separate parts: one focused on housing and one on homelessness.

LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, a socialist with similar views to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, could implement his policies in LA if she wins in November.

The LA City Council is facing a potential First Amendment lawsuit after banning 'offensive slurs' during public meetings, drawing criticism from free-speech advocates.

The LA City Council is considering a one-day work week, described as an innovation for elected officials earning $250,000 annually. The article questions the necessity of such a policy given the high salaries of these officials.

LA City Council members earning quarter-million-dollar salaries want to reduce their meeting schedule to as little as one day a week. The proposal comes amid criticism of underperforming city services.

The LA City Council voted 12-0 to propose a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot that could reduce council meetings to once per week while maintaining the same salary.

The LA City Council removed its proposed ballot initiative that aimed to permit noncitizens to vote in local elections. The initiative was intended to allow noncitizens participation in such elections if the proposal had been approved in November.

The L.A. City Council removed a ballot measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in city elections. The decision came ahead of the November elections.

Los Angeles and LA28 have reached a tentative agreement for the 2028 Olympics organizers to reimburse the city for public service costs, but concerns remain about federal funding for security expenses. The deal, which requires city approval, includes upfront payments for services like trash pickup and traffic control, and allows the city to access LA28's contingency fund if federal reimbursement for policing costs is insufficient.

The L.A. City Council approved a $544-million spending plan for Measure ULA funds in the 2026 fiscal year, allocating $381 million for affordable housing and $163.3 million for homelessness prevention. The decision follows voters nearly having a chance to eliminate the 'mansion tax.'

The L.A. City Council approved a $544-million spending plan for Measure ULA funds in the 2026 fiscal year, allocating $381 million for affordable housing initiatives and $163.3 million for homelessness prevention programs.

The LA City Council voted unanimously to ban new oil and gas operations within city limits and phase out existing fossil fuel infrastructure over the next 20 years. The decision received no dissenting voices and no advocacy for lower energy prices, affordability, jobs, or common sense.

The L.A. City Council approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot to fund the fire department. The tax would raise $345 million annually, sponsored by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City union, which collected 225,000 petition signatures. Opponents argue the fire department should be prioritized in existing budgets rather than requiring a tax increase.

Los Angeles is attempting to phase out urban oil production, following a previous 2022 ordinance that was invalidated by a judge after legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.

The LA City Council voted 10-5 to propose a charter amendment that could grant non-citizens the right to vote in city and school board elections. The amendment would allow future city leaders to implement this change, potentially enabling illegal aliens to participate in local elections by 2028.

Los Angeles officials are using traffic issues at SoFi Stadium during the World Cup as a stress test for the 2028 Olympics, with concerns about self-driving cars, parking costs, and ticket prices. Politicians like Paul Krekorian and Bob Blumenfield highlight the need for transit solutions and coordination with tech companies to address logistical challenges for the larger event.

The LA City Council approved a ballot initiative to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. The measure, if passed, would amend voting rights in November's election.

The L.A. City Council approved a package of city charter reforms, including noncitizen voting and police oversight measures, for the Nov. 3 ballot. A proposal to expand the council to 25 members was deferred for further study.

The LA City Council has taken a major step toward allowing noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. Voters may soon decide on this potential change.

A committee has rejected plans to expand the L.A. City Council to 25 members, stating the proposal requires further study. The full council will convene to decide which charter reform measures should appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The L.A. City Council approved $500,000 to hire private attorneys and defend the city against a lawsuit filed by former fire chief Kristin Crowley. The lawsuit alleges workplace retaliation.

L.A. voters reelected all City Council members in the June 2 primary and rejected Spencer Pratt's mayoral candidacy. The outcome reflects a continuation of the current leadership in City Hall.

Nithya Raman is gaining slightly over Spencer Pratt in the race to determine the mayoral election opponent for Karen Bass in Los Angeles. Millions of ballots remain uncounted amid allegations of election fraud in California.

Incumbent Park and challenger Malik are competing for the District 11 L.A. City Council seat in Tuesday's primary. Voters are electing eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats, including two open seats where incumbents are termed out.

Incumbent Park and challenger Malik are competing for the District 11 L.A. City Council seat in Tuesday's primary. Voters are electing representatives for eight of the 15 council seats, including two open seats where incumbents are termed out.

L.A. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez proposes allowing noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections, a proposal that may not be as radical as it seems. The idea is being considered in Los Angeles. This could change voting dynamics.

Incumbent Eunisses Hernandez seeks re-election in L.A. City Council District 1, facing four challengers who criticize her progressive record as ineffective. The challengers argue her policies have failed the neighborhood.

Three Woodland Hills residents are competing for the open 3rd District City Council seat in the southwest San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Bob Blumenfield is leaving due to term limits.