LA County Board of Supervisors Considers Transparent Policy-making for Stronger Community Input 

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently passed a motion aimed at increasing transparency and public engagement in the policy-making process. 

What You Need to Know

This motion directs the Executive Officer to present revised Board Rules within 45 days that would require all motions to go through “policy clusters” for discussion before reaching the full Board, starting January 1, 2025.

Policy clusters/"committees" already exist, so the process doesn't have to be invented. It would just require motions to go through them, when currently they do not.

Policy clusters focus on areas such as economic development, public safety, housing, and other vital issues.  

Public comments will now be recorded and added to agenda items. This community input can then be considered in real-time.

This motion allows for emergency and non-policy-related items to bypass this requirement.  

Additionally, each policy cluster will meet at least twice a month to keep the review process timely and relevant. 

How It Impacts You

Requiring motions to be reviewed in specific policy groups helps property managers understand upcoming changes in areas like economic development, public safety, and environmental rules.

As well as gives them the power to impact the final motion language or vote.

For example, members can attend cluster meetings and provide feedback on policies that impact their properties, tenants, and/or business. Adding much needed perspective to motions before they go to the LA County Board of Supervisors for a vote. 

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In 45 days, we will find out if this motion is implemented.

It could pave the way for property managers to have a more substantial role in shaping policies that affect their buildings, tenants, and business interests in Los Angeles County. 

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