Measure LA: CITY INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET, FINANCE, AND CONTRACTING. CHARTER AMENDMENT LA.
City of Los Angeles · Los Angeles County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City Charter be amended to: establish a capital infrastructure plan and two-year budget cycle for the City; increase the authority of the Director of Public Works and allow for the elimination of or changes to the Board of Public Works; remove restrictions prohibiting the City from engaging in business enterprises and mortgaging City-owned property; and change certain contracting rules and procedures?
In plain language
Measure LA is a Los Angeles city charter change. It is about how the city runs its budget and building projects. A YES vote would set up a long-term infrastructure plan and a two-year budget cycle. It would give the Director of Public Works more power, which could end or change the Board of Public Works. It would let the city run business enterprises and mortgage city property. It would also change contracting rules. A NO vote keeps the current rules in place.
Official ballot arguments
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The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
“Los Angeles needs more transparency, more oversight, and stronger protections against abuse, not fewer safeguards”
— Monica Rodriguez, Los Angeles City Councilmember, LAist (2026) · Los Angeles Charter Amendment LA voter guideRead the source →