Data USA
Coverage of Data USA in the Nexus archive.
- LA City Council pulls noncitizen voting proposal at the last minute
The Los Angeles City Council removed a ballot proposal that would have allowed non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections, citing the need for further review. A second proposal to expand council authority over the police department was also withdrawn and will be reconsidered by a committee. Both measures were initially approved for the November ballot in a 10-5 vote.
- LA City Council places non-citizen voting proposal, police reform on November ballot
The Los Angeles City Council approved a November ballot proposal allowing non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections, alongside measures to increase parks funding and expand police department oversight. The non-citizen voting proposal, supported by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, faces opposition over costs and eligibility concerns, while the parks funding plan aims to double investment over a decade.