Proposal to Expand LA County Board One Step Closer to November Ballot

Published on July 11, 2024

Following a lengthy and heated discussion at its weekly meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on July 9 to advance proposed amendments to the County Charter, including an expansion of the board from five to nine members and the creation of an elected executive position. Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Holly Mitchell abstained, citing a rushed process and lack of transparency, as well as potential costs. “This reform proposal isn’t a panacea. Whether our board stays at five members or grows to nine or more, our elected body has a responsibility to lead responsibly, effectively, and transparently,” Ms. Barger said in a statement following the motion....

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