Electing strong leaders is crucial to protecting the environment. The health and welfare of many communities throughout Los Angeles County is threatened by pollution, poor air quality, sub-standard drinking water, and other environmental issues. Local elected officials and ballot initiatives are key to implementing solutions to improve the environment. That is why it is so important to get involved in your community and to vote.

In Los Angeles, voting can be a confusing as there 88 incorporated cities, many of which hold their elections at different times. Each city also has its own set of election rules and guidelines. In many small cities, websites have limited, if any, information on local government and elections. And, especially with the decline of local newspapers, it is often difficult to get information on the various candidates and understand their positions in relation to the environment.

LALCV can help you find out what you need to know about the intersection of the environment and politics in Los Angeles County.

Voter Information

LALCV's voter information page provides details on the following:

• election schedules in the County's 88 cities
• how to register to vote
• candidate fundraising, and
• election results.

LALCV in Los Angeles County

With 88 cities, five Boards of Supervisors, and numerous unincorporated areas, LALCV cannot participate in every election in every city or the county. However, each election cycle, LALCV conducts research on the candidates and environmental issues in the cities with races and determines for which ones it will proceed with an endorsement process. LALCV's involvement and links to information on each city are provided on the LALCV in Los Angeles County page.