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Mary Plummer
What I cover
As managing editor for enterprise reporting and investigations, I oversee many of the newsroom’s editor and reporter teams. I love local news and supporting the journalists who cover our communities.
My background
I started my broadcast career at ABC News, and since then, I’ve worked at nonprofit newsrooms. Most of that time has been right here at LAist (yes, all the way back to the KPCC days). I’ve held a variety of roles, including as a radio producer, political correspondent and senior editor. I’ve also worked as an investigative reporter covering local government and the California state prison system.
I’ve lived in Southern California for over two decades and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska.
My goals
Our newsroom puts community first and brings great rigor and care to all that we do. We’re here to watchdog local government, help you navigate L.A. and Orange counties and shine light on the people and stories that make Southern California so special.
I’m proud of the groundbreaking investigative work produced during my time here. Our watchdog reporting has inspired legislation, helped change federal policies that blocked veterans from housing and increased transparency measures at the L.A. City Council.
I’m also a big believer in people-powered reporting. Earlier in my career, I helped pioneer many of our community engagement projects, and I’m excited about the innovative work we continue in this area. So often, our best stories are informed by you.
Best way to reach me
By email at mplummer@laist.com. You can also send us ideas or tips here.
Stories by Mary Plummer
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Updated election results Tuesday show that City Council member Gil Cedillo's margin of support is slipping and that he may face a runoff.
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Uneventful races, lack of "wedge" issues, and off-year timing all may have played a role in Tuesday's low turnout election. Officials are hoping to turn that around.
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In semi-official returns, L.A. County and city voters approve Measure H homeless tax, reject the Measure S development proposal and re-elect Mayor Eric Garcetti.
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Los Angeles County voters will decide on a sales tax for homeless services. In L.A. city, the mayorship, eight council seats and several measures are on the ballot.
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The big day is almost here — voters across L.A. County head to the polls tomorrow to vote on key seats and ballot measures. Here's what you need to know.
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is showing a double-digit lead over opponents in a poll conducted by the Loyola Marymount University Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles.
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Voters will decide next week between the District 5 incumbent and his two challengers — one of which has a large war chest of campaign contributions to leverage.
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City Council incumbent Gil Cedillo has four opponents, with one posing a serious challenge and winning an endorsement from the Los Angeles Times.
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It's crunch time. Los Angeles County voters head to the polls next week. Here's everything you need to know to get ready for local elections.
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It's the two-week countdown for the upcoming local elections and the last day for voters who want to participate to register online to vote.
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As the March 7 primary election approaches, voters in northern Los Angeles are facing a challenge choosing among 20 candidates seeking the open seat in District 7.
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Called a "district work period," this week's break normally gives senators and representatives time to meet with constituents.
