Mayor Bass Vetoes Proposed Ballot Measure to Change LAPD Disciplinary System

Published on July 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES—A proposed ballot measure that would change aspects of the Los Angeles Police Department’s disciplinary system was in doubt July 16 following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to veto the plan. The mayor’s veto could lead to the measure being removed from the November ballot. The City Council can override the mayor’s action with 10 votes. The council is currently on summer recess until July 30. In a letter to the council issued Monday, Ms. Bass said the proposed measure would create “bureaucratic confusion” and result in “ambiguous direction and gaps.” “Over the past few months, I’ve met with hundreds of LAPD officers about the future of the Los Angeles Police Department. Police officers shared their collective frustrations about the entire LAPD discipline system, arguing the need for a more fair and better-defined process,” Ms. Bass said in her letter. “Additionally, I’ve met with many city officials and community leaders who also want to work toward these shared goals....

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