Strengthening Democracy

We support measures to make local politics and government accessible and accountable to everyday Angelenos.

Fair Rep LA Teach-In: LA City Council Size and Independent Redistricting - 8/6/23

Teach-In about Independent Redistricting & Council Expansion - 12/13/22



Transforming City Council Teach-In with Councilmember Raman - 10/12/22



Our Record and What We’re Fighting For

We were proud to be part of the leadership of the coalition that passed the City of LA’s expanded matching funds program for grassroots campaigns and advocated to make it even stronger.

We support increasing public financing for city elections (such as the democracy voucher system that’s been implemented in Seattle), creating a truly independent redistricting commission for LA City and LAUSD which removal of redistricting powers from elected officials, and expanding the size of LA City Council.

We support measures to make it easier for non-English speakers to participate in public comment by increasing the quality and quality of translation equipment and improvements in access to city information and services (including how to go through permitting processes) to Angelenos who don’t speak English.

A majority of our budget comes from our members’ monthly donations. In 2024, our goal is to raise 70% of our budget from dues-paying members. That will enable us to be 100% accountable to people like you. Your gift allows us to respond rapidly to emerging issues, to take on powerful interests, and spend as little time possible on fundraising so we can focus on the crucial work that needs to get done every day.