Los Angeles Voters Face Measure G Proposal

Los Angeles County voters will decide on Measure G, a proposed amendment to expand the Board of Supervisors from five to nine members, aiming to enhance representation for its nearly 10 million residents. The measure, supported by supervisors and various community leaders, seeks to establish an elected county executive and create an independent ethics commission. Advocates argue that the current board structure, established in 1912, does not adequately reflect the county's diverse population and that each supervisor currently represents about two million constituents. If passed, the changes would roll out gradually, starting with the ethics commission in 2026 and the election of a county CEO in 2028. Critics express concerns over potential costs and the effectiveness of the proposed changes, given that similar expansions have been rejected by voters multiple times in the past. Measure G's supporters emphasize the need for greater transparency and accountability in county governance.