L.A. Council Delays 2 Ballot Measures After Union Threat and Noncitizen Voting Backlash
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 30
L.A. Council Delays 2 Ballot Measures After Union Threat and Noncitizen Voting Backlash
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 30
Summary
Two high-profile Los Angeles charter measures were pulled from the Nov. 3 ballot: a noncitizen voting proposal was withdrawn unanimously, and a police-oversight measure was delayed in an 8-6 vote.
Community and legal pressure drove the reversal. Hugo Soto-Martínez said Black community concerns warranted more discussion on noncitizen voting, while the police union threatened to sue over changes it said were not properly negotiated.
Council members also cited unresolved risks around immigrant voter eligibility, election logistics and possible ICE access to voter information, echoing warnings tied to San Francisco's school-board voting system.
The setbacks leave a yearlong charter-reform push with little immediate to show after the council also shelved proposals to expand seats from 15 to 25 and adopt ranked-choice voting.