Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily
LA Charter Reform Puts City Hall’s Power Structure on the Ballot
Monday, May 4, 2026 · 1 min
Los Angeles is weighing a major charter reform package that could expand the City Council, add ranked-choice voting, split legal powers and strengthen oversight after years of scandals shook confidence in City Hall.
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Los Angeles is weighing a major charter reform package that could expand the City Council, add ranked-choice voting, split legal powers and strengthen oversight after years of scandals shook confidence in City Hall.
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- LA begins review of charter reform plan that could reshape City Hall – Daily News — Daily News
LA begins review of charter reform plan that could reshape City Hall – Daily News Looking west from the steps of City Hall toward Gloria Molina Grand Park and the Department of Water and Power building on March 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As Los Angeles city officials weigh a sweeping rewrite of the…