Los Angeles Council Accepts Mayor's Veto on LAPD Proposal

The Los Angeles City Council declined to override Mayor Karen Bass' veto of a proposed ballot measure aimed at reforming the LAPD's disciplinary process, which would have expanded the police chief's authority to terminate officers for misconduct. The council needed 10 votes to override the veto but only achieved a 9-5 decision to accept it, effectively killing the measure for the upcoming November ballot. Councilmember Tim McOsker, who championed the proposal, expressed disappointment, viewing it as a missed opportunity for significant reform. Meanwhile, Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky and others welcomed the veto, arguing the measure lacked systemic reform and criticized aspects like binding arbitration for fired officers. The failure to act means voters will not have the chance to influence this issue until at least 2026. The council's decision reflects a divide among its members regarding the best path forward for LAPD reform.