Briefing 01
Campaign finance filings are public record
Filings for mayoral candidates are available through the LA City Ethics Commission database. Search by candidate or committee ID for contribution and expenditure reports.
Open Ethics CommissionWhat this site is
A blog-style briefing for civic clarity.
This site follows the LA mayoral race with a focus on process, accountability, and access. Coverage is grounded in official city sources and public data. We do not solicit donations or advocate for any candidate.
Race Quick View
- Office: Mayor of Los Angeles
- Status: Open seat, campaign cycle active
- Candidate watch: Spencer Pratt
- Voter help: LA County Registrar
Always confirm deadlines via official election sources.
Latest Briefings
Short, blog-style notes with verified references.
Briefing 02
City budget updates shape mayoral priorities
The city budget portal outlines current allocations and proposed changes. Use it to track how public safety, housing, and mobility investments are structured.
View budget portalBriefing 03
Public meetings are logged and streamed
The City Clerk posts agendas and meeting archives for council and committees. Watch to see how mayoral initiatives move through governance.
See meeting archivesRace Notes: Spencer Pratt
We track campaign announcements, public statements, and policy positioning using primary sources. This section summarizes what is publicly available, then links out for confirmation.
Public Statements
Monitor official press releases, verified social media, and candidate filings to confirm priorities and timeline changes.
Policy Themes to Watch
Housing production, homelessness response, mobility, public safety, and clean government initiatives.
How to Validate
Compare announcements with official city data dashboards and council legislation trackers.
Mayor Job & Duties
Summary of the role based on the City of Los Angeles elected officials description.
Chief executive
The Mayor is the head of City government and the executive officer responsible for City affairs and ordinance enforcement.
Legislative coordination
Submits proposals and recommendations to the City Council and approves or vetoes ordinances passed by the Council.
Budget stewardship
Recommends and submits the annual budget and reviews subsequent appropriations and transfers.
Appointments & oversight
Appoints (and may remove) certain officials and commissioners, secures cooperation among departments, and reviews complaints against officers and employees.
Data Desk
Key city data sources that inform mayoral decision-making.
Verified City Resources
Official portals for services, records, and civic participation.
Core City Links
Transparency & Oversight
Public Calendar
Milestones to track during the mayoral cycle.
Candidate Filing
Confirm filing windows and requirements with the City Clerk.
Voter Registration
Use the Registrar portal to verify status and deadlines.
Debates & Forums
Local media and civic groups announce public forums.
Election Day
Check ballot information, drop boxes, and polling locations.
About the Provider
This public service site is published as a Civic Datadog civic information project. Civic Datadog focuses on government spending transparency with verified public records and neutral data aggregation, and this site applies those same standards to local election resources.
Civic Datadog
Civic Datadog makes government spending transparent, searchable, and public, providing access to federal, state, and local spending data compiled from official sources.
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