Election Reform Coalition Announces Los Angeles Voters’ Bill of Rights

I was honored to join other civic leaders in calling for election reform today on the steps of City Hall. We all have to come together to fight voter apathy and fatigue, and the creation of the Los Angeles Voters’ Bill of Rights is a major step in that direction. It came out of the Government Reform Forum Series I launched earlier this year and is part of a larger goal of increasing voter turnout in the City of Los Angeles, ensuring fair elections and saving the City much-needed money. Here is a link to my remarks as well as the full news conference from start to finish. My hope is for the four-part Bill of Rights proposal to be placed on the March 2011 ballot.

Enjoy the slideshow of the event. Here are links to coverage in the Daily News and L.A. Times as well as the press release we put out earlier today.

Reforming Los Angeles Forum Announced for October 7th

Reforming Los Angeles: A 10-Year Review of Charter Reform - Is It Working?"

Councilmember José Huizar will moderate a Reforming Los Angeles panel discussion on October 7th in City Council Chambers featuring some of the region's top experts on Charter Reform and City Governance. Full panel TBA.

Ten years ago, Los Angeles voters approved a set of sweeping changes to promote civic engagement and rethink its government structure. It is time to review Charter Reform to see if it is working and decide where we need to go.

The forum will address hot topics such as the LADWP/Ratepayer Advocate, status of Neighborhood Councils, and the power dynamic between the Mayor, City Attorney, City Controller and the City Council.

This is a follow-up to the successful March forum on Campaign Finance Reform and the June forum on Election Reform. In addition to moderating, Councilmember Huizar will also provide an update on both of the previous forums and make an announcement for the fourth in the series--set for November.

· Forum hosted and moderated by Councilmember José Huizar

· Thursday, October 7, 2010

· 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Los Angeles City Hall Council Chambers

· Free and open to the public

· Hosted parking

Register Now!

The Government Reform Forum Series are free and open to the public. There is no cost to attend and free parking can be arranged by contacting the Office of Councilmember Huizar at (213) 473-7014. Light refreshments will be served.