Los Angeles Measure LA would let City Council disband Public Works board
The gist
Measure LA would let Los Angeles's City Council eliminate the Board of Public Works, which dates to 1905.
The charter amendment is one of 10 local measures on the Nov. 3 ballot.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026LAist counts more than 30 cities or districts in Los Angeles and Orange counties asking voters to approve tax measures on the Nov. 3 ballot, citing stagnant revenues and rising costs.
- Oct 30, 2026The Los Angeles Times reports Measure LA would allow the City Council to disband the Board of Public Works; a City Ethics Commission database shows no money spent by groups supporting or opposing it.
- Oct 31, 2026Los Angeles Times guides list eight L.A. city ballot measures, including Measure FD's half-cent sales tax increase, and say voters will decide on 10 local measures in all.