DIRECT DEMOCRACY WATCH 2016 edition

[pikachu]

While not a state, Los Angeles County does have a bigger population than about 40 states, and the city itself is larger than about 20, so I think it could be interesting to talk about some local ballot initiatives here.

First, there are two different development related initiatives. One of them is to force developers to build affordable housing in developments of a certain size and hire local workers, while the second would essentially stop development that would lead to greater density for two years, though that might be moved to 2016. The LAMTA is also proposing a 1/2 cent sales tax increase to fund improvements to the transportation system. This being California, a 2/3 majority is needed, but a similar measure was passed in 2008 and another similar measure was barely defeated in 2012.

[pikachu]

Any interesting local questions that people are aware of? I know San Francisco has a question on lowering the voting age.

Los Angeles has votes to increase the sales tax for public transit funding and another for buying bonds to deal with the homelessness crisis. Santa Monica has a pretty terrible one that would require a vote on every development over 32 feet.

[pikachu]

Any interesting local questions that people are aware of? I know San Francisco has a question on lowering the voting age.

Los Angeles has votes to increase the sales tax for public transit funding and another for buying bonds to deal with the homelessness crisis. Santa Monica has a pretty terrible one that would require a vote on every development over 32 feet.

Lol nimbys

There's an even worse one coming in March.