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What’s In Store For LA Politics
A voter displays her ballot on arrival at a voting center at the Institute of Contemporary Art in L.A on Nov. 8. Ultimately 44% of registered voters in L.A. County cast ballots in this election.
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How To LA’s Brian De Los Santos speaks to Frank Stoltze, LAist’s civic and democracy reporter, about the state of Los Angeles politics this election year, and what races Angelenos should be watching in 2024.
Why it matters (to L.A.): José Huizar. Curren Price. Mark Ridley Thomas. John Lee. The City Hall tape scandal involving three city council members, including one running for reelection: Kevin De León. In the last four years, Angelenos have been on a wild roller coaster ride when it comes to city politics. This year, voters will cast their ballots on the issues and candidates they feel align with their values. The primary is coming up on March 5.
The backstory: Recent corruption cases and the City Hall tape scandal have created momentum towards reform efforts. In November, Angelenos will be able to vote on the creation of an independent redistricting commission that would redraw voting districts. Also, the city council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform will soon pick up discussions on the proposal to increase the number of seats in the council. But Frank says these two measures won’t address the corruption Angelenos have seen. Listen to the latest podcast episode to find out what Frank says government experts believe would make a difference in mending city politics.
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