Elect Cliff Smith to L.A. city council district 8

06/10/2026

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-09/advocates-urge-support-for-measure-that-would-allow-noncitizens-to-vote-in-la-elections

The measure by Councilmember Soto-Martínez would allow noncitizens in Los Angeles to vote in city and school district elections.

05/20/2026

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-19/in-deal-with-business-leaders-30-minimum-wage-for-la-hotel-airport-workers-will-be-delayed

The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.

05/13/2026

LA Census 2020
Demographic Profile: CD 8

03/24/2026

https://jacobin.com/2026/03/labor-union-members-elections-cwcp

A new report from the Center for Working-Class Politics, Arizona State University’s Center for Work and Democracy, and Jacobin shows how labor can play to its strengths — and win. The secret? Run more union members for office.

03/24/2026

https://mynewsla.com/government/2026/03/23/city-controller-la-underspent-at-least-473m-on-homelessness-in-fy-2025/

The city of Los Angeles spent only about half of the money it had available for homelessness efforts in fiscal year 2025-26, according to an analysis released Monday by the City Controller’s Office. According to the study, the homelessness budget for that fiscal year was $961 million, or about $1....

03/19/2026

https://laist.com/news/lapd-plans-to-install-18-cameras-on-western-avenue-to-watch-s*x-workers-and-traffickers

Advocates warn the increase in surveillance would displace s*x workers and worry that the city is attempting to clear the area ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Summer Olympics.

03/14/2026

https://laist.com/news/health/life-expectancy-decline-county-california-human-development-index-inequality-neighborhood

Average life expectancy went down slightly compared to the previous study released in 2017.

03/13/2026

https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-03-12/advocates-concerned-city-has-not-reviewed-la28-plan-for-homeless-human-trafficking

No date for the report's release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

03/09/2026

https://capitalandmain.com/airbnb-says-more-short-term-rentals-will-boost-l-a-s-budget-opponents-say-it-wont-work

Stricter enforcement could bring in millions as Olympics approach, housing advocates counter.