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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Turns out paper isn’t cheap.
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The insurance commissioner’s job is to make sure insurance companies treat consumers fairly. Incumbent Ricardo Lara, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican Robert Howell.
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Say hello to the top political office in the state. California Governor Gavin Newson, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican Brian Dahle.
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The controller’s job is to review how the city spends money, but it's no routine bookkeeping role for candidates Kenneth Mejia and Paul Koretz. Think of the controller more as a watchdog.
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Think of the city attorney as the head of a really, really big law firm representing L.A. as its client.
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Evaluating judicial candidates is notoriously hard, but there are a few pieces of information you can look at to help with your decision.
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Alex Padilla (D), who was appointed to Kamala Harris' seat when she became vice president, faces Mark Meuser (R) twice on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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Think of the community college boards of trustees as school boards that govern community colleges instead of K-12 schools.
