LA County Board of Supervisors Enhances Transparency and Community Input in Policy-Making
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has recently approved a motion designed to enhance transparency, public engagement, and the deliberative policymaking process. It has been contained to a pilot program to test effectiveness.
A full report is available here.
What You Need to Know
The LA County Board of Supervisors approved a rule requiring policy motions to go through a relevant policy cluster review before the full Board considers them. This applies to motions introduced from January 21 to August 12th, 2025, excluding urgent motions like emergency declarations, fee waivers, and proclamations without policy directives.
The pilot program was initially planned to last the entire year, but Supervisor Horvath’s amendment set an August date to allow the Board to assess the effectiveness of the changes and make necessary revisions before a permanent implementation.
The existing policy clusters—Operations, Community Services, Family and Social Services, Health and Mental Health Services, and Public Safety—will now review Board motions before they go to the full Board.
Under "Scenario 1," all Board motions will be introduced at one of five cluster meetings held the Wednesday before the Board meeting. Motions must be filed by the prior Wednesday to appear on the agenda.
Public comments will be added to agenda items in real time, improving public participation and making policymaking more inclusive.
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 the eight months this pilot program is effect, we will see how effect it is in getting stakeholder engagement on policies.
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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