Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment LA: Restructuring public works administration

Los Angeles Times - Oct 1, 2026

Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.

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