If L.A. adds City Council seats, how would it work? These charts show the possibilities
LA TimesHow many council members should represent Los Angeles? Beset by scandal — four criminal cases and the leak of an embarrassing secret audiotape in just four years — the Los Angeles City Council could take an important step toward transforming itself this week. “Not only for the city council but also for voters.” Nearly a century has passed since L.A. residents approved the existing number of council seats. Council members would have a better chance of presiding over what political scientists call “communities of interest” — areas that have similar needs and concerns. “It’s the ability to get your individual council member’s attention.” Council members would have less individual sway with expansion, though not everyone would consider this beneficial.
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Expand the L.A. City Council? A citizens commission will explore that and other ideas
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Does the L.A. City Council have too many meetings? Some members want big changes
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L.A. panel backs redistricting reform but delays action on council expansion
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The L.A. City Council is looking to expand. Getting there could take nine years
LA TimesGroup recommends reforms for scandal-plagued Los Angeles city council
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Independent reform group recommends expanding L.A. City Council to 25 members
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How all 15 L.A. City Council members have responded to the racist leaked audio
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LA Council faces uncertainty amid furor over racist remarks
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L.A. council fails to pick a replacement for Ridley-Thomas, exposing a divide at City Hall
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Editorial: Yes, actually, Los Angeles needs more politicians
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