Neighborhood Councils: What Do They Really Do in LA?

#91: There's all sorts of things we probably want to change about our neighborhoods. Maybe it's a desire for speed humps or public trash cans ...or fewer parties at the Airbnb down the street. Whatever it is, those issues probably can be addressed with the help of your neighborhood council - it's a volunteer group made up, most likely, of your neighbors.

There's roughly 99 of them in the city and the folks who serve on these councils can often be that direct link to your city councilmember and other L.A. government officials and organizations. Ideally, they can help get things done for your community.

And with voting is underway for the people who will serve on your neighborhood council, we want to give you the 4-1-1 on what they are all about. Listen to this episode and, if you want to know even more about YOUR neighborhood council, check out this link at empowerLA.org. You can find out which neighborhood council represents you and what kind of work they've been up to lately.

Guest: Brianna Lee, LAist engagement producer, Civics & Democracy.

To learn more, check out Brianna's stories: 

Neighborhood Councils Are As Local As LA Government Gets. Here's How They Work – And How To Join One

How To Vote In Neighborhood Council Elections, Which Are Happening Right Now