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I see a lot of misinformation out here in LA regarding who runs what. It's important to know about local government and leaders so that we, their constituents, can hold them accountable, so...
Local Government in Los Angeles, a thread:
Local Government in Los Angeles, a thread:
1. City of Los Angeles, the Mayor:
The @MayorOfLA is Eric Garcetti.
The Mayor is elected every 4 years, with a 2 term limit. Next election: 2022
The Office of Mayor is, by law, nonpartisan, however Eric Garcetti is a registered Democrat.
The @MayorOfLA is Eric Garcetti.
The Mayor is elected every 4 years, with a 2 term limit. Next election: 2022
The Office of Mayor is, by law, nonpartisan, however Eric Garcetti is a registered Democrat.
2. City of LA, the City Council:
The City of LA is divided into 15 districts (map below). Each elects one member for the @LACityCouncil
Members serve 4 year terms, with a 3 term limit. Officially nonpartisan.
Next Elections:
2022: Even # Districts
2024: Odd # Districts
The City of LA is divided into 15 districts (map below). Each elects one member for the @LACityCouncil
Members serve 4 year terms, with a 3 term limit. Officially nonpartisan.
Next Elections:
2022: Even # Districts
2024: Odd # Districts
3. County of Los Angeles
The County of Los Angeles is divided into 5 districts, each run by a supervisor on the @LACountyBOS (below)
Supervisors serve 4 year terms, with a 3 term limit. Officially nonpartisan.
Next Elections:
2022: Dist. 1 & 3
2024: Dist. 2, 4, & 5
The County of Los Angeles is divided into 5 districts, each run by a supervisor on the @LACountyBOS (below)
Supervisors serve 4 year terms, with a 3 term limit. Officially nonpartisan.
Next Elections:
2022: Dist. 1 & 3
2024: Dist. 2, 4, & 5
4. I made this thread because I see too many people confusing the two.
Garcetti is NOT in charge of LA County or its public health policies, but enforces them within the City of LA.
@lapublichealth is run by Dr. Barbara Ferrer, who was appointed by the LA Board of Supervisors
Garcetti is NOT in charge of LA County or its public health policies, but enforces them within the City of LA.
@lapublichealth is run by Dr. Barbara Ferrer, who was appointed by the LA Board of Supervisors
5. There are A LOT more people involved in local governance (There are 88 cities in LA County!), and turnout for local elections in Los Angeles has been historically low (20% in 2017!)
Know who your leaders are, hold them accountable, and GO VOTE next election.
Know who your leaders are, hold them accountable, and GO VOTE next election.
