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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
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From dropping off your mail-in ballot to getting a replacement, we've got your questions about voting by mail in the Nov. 5 general election covered.
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It's an open field for this San Fernando Valley district. Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits.
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Start with the facts on what is actually happening with crime.
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Heather Hutt, who was named to council after Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted, faces challenges from some experienced lawmakers and activists.
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Your overview to the L.A. City Council races and issues in the March 5 primary election. On the ballot: Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14
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The winners of Districts 2, 4 and 5 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 10 million residents, more than the population of most states.
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There are a 11 candidates running against incumbent George Gascón to be L.A. County's next District Attorney. It's a powerful and influential role that determines what crimes get prosecuted — and whether certain crimes should be considered felonies or misdemeanors.
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The winner of District 2 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 10 million residents, more than the population of most states.
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The winner of District 4 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 10 million residents, more than the population of most states.
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Current councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is running for a third and final term in this South L.A. district.
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The pandemic made the district's existing challenges worse, including issues around enrollment, student learning, attendance, and mental health.
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Prop. 1 is a measure on the March ballot that would shift much of California’s millionaires tax for mental health services towards housing for people with mental illness.
