Brianna Lee
I build relationships with people who have a stake in our reporting, and find creative new ways to reach our audiences. As part of our Civics & Democracy team, I focus on making local government and elections accessible, and highlighting all the ways people can flex their individual power to make change in their communities. If you've ever used Voter Game Plan to help fill out your ballot, chances are you've used a guide that I wrote (especially if it's for an obscure, down-ballot office).
Previously, I spent four years as our newsroom’s social media lead, spearheading social strategy and engaging audiences on our digital platforms. I love comics and zines, and am always looking for ways to incorporate them into our journalism.
Before working here, I wrote about immigration and international affairs for the International Business Times, Council on Foreign Relations and WNET in New York City. I’m originally from San Francisco, but am not really into the whole NorCal vs. SoCal thing.
I love all of the Asian food in Los Angeles. All of it.
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Members say that neighborhood councils can't advocate effectively for L.A. residents because they're stuck in a maze of rules and regulations, communication failures, and bureaucratic roadblocks. -
Neighborhood councils tell elected officials what your neighborhood cares about. To do that effectively, it matters who serves on those boards — and that's where you, the voter, come in.
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Redondo Beach is the first city in L.A. County to allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, instead of picking just one.
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Hay siete candidatos en la boleta electoral y tres candidatos que no aparecen en la boleta pero por los cuales se puede votar escribiendo su nombre en la elección especial del Valle de San Fernando para ocupar el puesto de la exconcejal Nury Martínez.
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The special election is April 4. Here’s what you need to know.
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Marisa Alcaraz and Imelda Padilla are the candidates in the June 27 runoff for the City Council seat representing the San Fernando Valley’s Council District 6.
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Neighborhood Councils Are As Local As LA Government Gets. Here's How They Work – And How To Join OneFor anyone who wants a megaphone direct from your neighborhood to your city councilmember’s office.
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What was it like? What did you learn? We want to hear about the highs and lows, the accomplishments and regrets.
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Turns out paper isn’t cheap.
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Watch this space for live results.
