We’re tracking the elections at all levels of government that impact the roughly 4 million people who live in the megacity of Los Angeles.
City races
Los Angeles is divided into 15 City Council districts, three of which are on the ballot this year. District 2 covers from Toluca Lake to Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley, District 10 includes Koreatown and West Adams. District 14, Kevin de León’s district, includes Downtown, Boyle Heights and Highland Park.
The city has tasked voters with deciding several issues via City Measures. A “yes” on Measure DD would take redistricting away from L.A. politicians while Measure LL does the same for L.A.’s school district. Measure ER would revamp the Ethics Commission. A “yes” on Measure FF entitles some police to a better pension. Two grab-bag measures would amend the city charter: Amendment HH and City Charter Amendment II.
To authorize an independent redistricting commission to redraw council district lines every 10 years in the City of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles City Measure ER
To strengthen the Ethics Commission by boosting its budget, increasing penalties for wrongdoing and giving it the power to hire its own lawyer.
Los Angeles City Measure FF
To allow certain peace officers and park rangers to transfer their pension plans.
Los Angeles City Measure HH
To strengthen and update the city’s governance powers, including clarifying the roles of elected officials and commissioners.
Los Angeles City Measure II
To clarify and amend city charter language on administration and operations.
Los Angeles City Measure LL
To amend the City Charter to establish an independent redistricting commission to redraw Board of Education district lines every 10 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
L.A. school races
Three seats on the L.A. Unified School District’s Board of Education are on the ballot.
A “yes” on L.A. Unified ’s Measure US would authorize $9 billion in bonds to: update and improve school facilities for student learning, career/college preparedness, safety, earthquakes and disability access; make repairs; provide learning technology; and create green outdoor school spaces.
Some measures voted on across L.A. County will have a large impact on Los Angeles city residents.
Ballot measures ask voters if they support expanding the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and electing a county executive, issuing a sales tax to fund homelessness programs and enacting a new tax to fund emergency response and infrastructure.
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón is facing off against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman. The two candidates emerged from a crowded primary.
To issue a 0.5% sales tax to raise more than $1 billion a year to create affordable housing and reduce homelessness, with services including rental assistance and additional mental health and addiction treatment.
Los Angeles County Fire Protection Measure E
To tax certain parcel improvements at 6 cents per square foot, raising $152 million a year for emergency services, with an exemption for low-income seniors and a 2% cap on annual adjustments.
County Measure G
To expand the Board of Supervisors to nine members and elect a county executive.
Living in Los Angeles, you may encounter intersecting and overlapping boundaries and government responsibilities in your civic life. If a race on your ballot is not on this page, look for it on the Los Angeles County results page.
To see all the congressional districts in California, visit the California results page.
