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Brianna Lee
What I cover
I focus on making local government and elections accessible. This includes highlighting the ways people can flex their individual power to make change in their communities.
My background
I joined LAist in 2016 and spent four years as the newsroom’s social media lead. Since 2020, I’ve worked with the community engagement team, focusing on building connections between our newsroom and the communities we serve. I’ve helped cover nearly every election throughout my time here: writing voter guides, covering results through our post-election newsletter and personally answering hundreds of voter questions.
My goals
I want to help people better understand how local government works so they can feel empowered to participate in it.
Best way to reach me
Email me at blee@laist.com if you have questions about local government, feedback on our coverage or if you're interested in working with LAist out in your community!
Stories by Brianna Lee
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One year in, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ administration says 3,551 people have been permanently housed.
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This week is the deadline for candidates to file for the March 2024 primary. Here’s what it takes to make it in.
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The vast majority of people housed over the past year have moved into temporary housing.
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What’s under discussion, how they connect to L.A.’s past scandals, and what L.A. City Councilmembers have said about them so far.
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Frustrated with local politicians? One of the best ways to hold officials accountable is to pay attention. Here’s how.
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More than two-thirds of people housed went into temporary housing.
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In a conversation Wednesday with LAist’s show AirTalk, Bass said her office is doing a “deep dive with the numbers.”
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Here's how Mayor Bass did on her campaign promises on homelessness during her first year in office.
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We’re tracking Bass’ progress toward her campaign promises on homelessness, and we need your help.
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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.
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Want to get involved at the hyperlocal level? Your neighborhood council is an official megaphone to City Hall.
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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.
