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L.A. Residents to Vote on 2 Marijuana Initiatives, Possibly 3
January 29, 2013 5:00 PM
Ballot Measures:
Preliminary backing was given to the third measure, referred to as a "superior" hybrid of the other two.
Citizens United Measure for L.A. Ballot Moves Forward
January 29, 2013 4:42 PM
Ballot Measures:
The L.A. City Council preliminarily agreed today to ask voters to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution declaring that corporations are not people.
Two Former L.A. City Controllers Endorse Ron Galperin for Job
January 24, 2013 4:59 PM
Candidates:
Galperin is running against three-term City Councilman Dennis Zine, businessman and civic activist Cary Brazeman, and three other candidates.
Two Medical Marijuana Initiatives Move Toward L.A. Ballot
January 23, 2013 2:40 PM
BallotWire:
A possible third initiative is also making its way to the ballot.
Corporate Money in Elections: Will L.A. Voters Take a Stand?
January 16, 2013 2:45 PM
Ballot Measures:
The L.A. City Council agreed today to ask voters to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution declaring that corporations are not people.
3rd Medical Marijuana Proposition Sought for L.A. Ballot
January 16, 2013 1:50 PM
Ballot Measures:
The L.A. City Council today took an initial step to place a third medical marijuana initiative before voters on the May 21 municipal general election ballot.
$3 Billion Street Repair Bond for L.A. Ballot on Hold
January 14, 2013 4:35 PM
Ballot Measures:
A vote on the bond measure was delayed until Tuesday. The authors were asked to present community outreach plans.
Ballot Measures:
Adult filmmakers and actors sued Los Angeles County today, alleging the new law requiring porn actors to wear condoms is unconstitutional.
L.A. City Councilmen Propose Massive $3 Billion Bond to Fix Streets
January 4, 2013 1:53 PM
Ballot Measures:
Councilman Joe Buscaino billed the plan as the "largest public infrastructure project in the country."
Medical Marijuana Measure Qualifies for L.A. Ballot
January 2, 2013 7:50 PM
Ballot Measures:
A city initiative that would apparently allow continued operation of about 100 medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles is significantly closer to enactment, the city clerk disclosed today.
Here are the Candidates: Ballot for L.A. March 2013 Election Finalized
December 14, 2012 5:25 PM
by Zach Behrens
Candidates:
77 candidates for a variety of offices have qualified to appear on the March 5, 2013 ballot.
Environmental Issues Raised in L.A. Mayoral, City Council Races
December 4, 2012 11:18 AM
Candidates:
UCLA researchers hoping to induce mayoral and City Council candidates to spend more time discussing long-term sustainability in political races dominated by fiscal and economic issues today released a sweeping environmental blueprint to turn L.A. into a green metropolis.
Transit Sales Tax Measure Loses, But Streetcar Tax Wins
December 4, 2012 12:20 AM
by Zach Behrens
Election Results:
Bittersweet news has hit Los Angeles transit advocates over the past two days.
Plan for Pension Measure on L.A. Ballot Scrapped
November 26, 2012 6:20 PM
BallotWire:
A former L.A. mayor says that rising pension costs will sap taxpayer money from other essential city services.
L.A. County Transit Tax Measure Still Trailing, But Not by Far
November 26, 2012 6:03 PM
by Zach Behrens
Election Results:
If it passes, it will push the expiration date of a half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure from 2039 to 2069.
Special Election Sought to Replace L.A. Councilman Headed to Congress
November 21, 2012 5:01 PM
BallotWire:
Tony Cardenas was elected November 6 to represent the Northeast San Fernando Valley in the House of Representatives.
Lots of L.A. County Ballots Remain Unprocessed, Transit Tax Still Lags
November 20, 2012 6:00 PM
by Zach Behrens
Election Results:
The update gave Measure J, the proposal to extend an already existing sales tax dedicated to transit funding, another small percent increase.
Sales Tax Increase Measure OK'd by L.A. City Council for March Ballot
November 20, 2012 12:35 PM
Ballot Measures:
The proposed tax is projected to raise up to $215 million, helping to avoid public safety cuts, including laying off police officers.
Proposal Seeks to Add Alternative Voting Options in L.A.
November 19, 2012 3:33 PM
by Zach Behrens
340,000 L.A. County Ballots Left to be Processed
November 16, 2012 4:55 PM
by Zach Behrens
BallotWire:
The new count gave a slight jump for Measure J, the sales tax extension for transportation projects.
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