NRT briefing
LA Voters Back Charter Changes Cutting Council Meetings to Once Weekly
Based on reporting by New York Post.
The Brief
Los Angeles voters narrowly approved Charter Amendment EE, which would reduce the required number of full City Council meetings from three days to one per week, with 52.76% support in unofficial results. The measure also raises the signature threshold for forcing a referendum from 10% to 15% of votes cast in the previous mayoral election.
Separately, Charter Amendment LA was passing with 62.42% support, shifting the city to two-year budgets, requiring a long-term infrastructure plan, and strengthening a single Public Works director.
Mayor-elect Nithya Raman, taking office Dec. 14, inherits these changes amid budget problems and street repair delays. Councilwomen Katy Yaroslavsky and Eunisses Hernandez have asked for an implementation plan within 30 days. Officials note Measure LA does not fund existing mandates like Measure HLA's safety improvements, with state and federal grants suggested as possible revenue sources.
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