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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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. -
Last year, the state legislature eliminated single-family zoning and created a reparations task force. There are 24 Assembly seats up for grabs in L.A. County on the Nov. 8 ballot. -
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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Think of the community college boards of trustees as school boards that govern community colleges instead of K-12 schools.
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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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There are 88 cities in L.A. County. You only vote for L.A. mayor if you live in the city of L.A. -
L.A. parking rules are confusing (and enraging). This guide will help. -
The June 7, 2022 primary election results have finally been certified. Here’s a quick snapshot of how L.A. voted and where things stand heading into the November general election. -
Taking our sweet time is a feature, not a bug, of our election system. -
This L.A. city measure has to do with how the city gives preference to contractors in competitive bidding.
