Historic changes in political leadership are underway in Los Angeles. Following the November elections, Karen Bass became the first woman and second Black mayor to take office. And nearly half the city council is new in 2023, one of the biggest turnovers in decades.
During the elections, we promised that we would not stop paying attention to your concerns once the ballots were counted. To help us understand community priorities, we launched a 5-minute survey.
The survey is specifically designed to gather your insights. Your responses will help us set the agenda for our reporting in 2023, and help us hold the new mayor and city council accountable to your top concerns.
If you live in the city of L.A. or work here, this is a great opportunity to share your input. The survey is open to anyone who is at least thirteen years old.
As of Tuesday morning, we’ve received more than 1,700 responses, including longtime residents and folks who are new to the area.
Take the survey
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Have you ever struggled with an issue that doesn’t seem to be on the radar for local politicians? Do you have advice for our city’s leaders? If so, this is your moment.
What we’ve heard so far
When asked, “Which of the following issues causes you the most stress personally?” about one-third of respondents cited homelessness. Housing affordability, climate change, public safety, and inflation and the economy ranked among the top five issues, so far. (Respondents can only select one issue, but they can also…
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