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What measures will be on the LA County ballot in November? Here's what we know
By Cato Hernández at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
Members of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gathered over 200,000 signatures to qualify a funding measure for November.(Genaro Molina / Getty Images)Yes, we did just wrap up the primary election, but believe us — November will be here before you know it. There will be new ballot measures t...
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Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The upcoming ballot measure to enshrine LA County's ethics commission into the county charter has significant implications for local governance. By making the commission a permanent fixture, voters will have the opportunity to ensure that ethics laws are enforced and that investigations into violations are conducted independently. This move is particularly noteworthy given the concerns about the commission's autonomy, which have been raised by the Governance Reform Task Force. The addition of language to protect funding for community investment and alternatives to incarceration, as mandated by Measure J, also underscores the county's commitment to prioritizing these issues. As the Board of Supervisors prepares to finalize the ballot language, residents should pay close attention to the details of the measure and consider the potential impact on the county's governance structure and priorities. The firefighter-backed funding measure, which has already qualified for the ballot, will also be worth watching as election season heats up.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Members of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gathered over 200,000 signatures to qualify a funding measure for November.(Genaro Molina / Getty Images)Yes, we did just wrap up the primary election, but believe us — November will be here before you know it. There will be new ballot measures t...
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