Deliberative Platform

Through the deliberative platform, you can engage in three ways:

  1. Share your priorities for Charter Reform.

  2. Apply by November 18th to enter the selection pool for our first Mini-Civic Assembly, happening Saturday, December 13, from 10am to 5pm at ICA LA.

  3. Sign-up for future updates.

Join the Conversation

Click here to Share your Priorities

What rules does the City of Los Angeles need to survive and thrive into the 22nd century? 

What kind of charter must Los Angeles create to give itself a government capable of helping its people?

The Charter Reform Commission is focusing on specific aspects of how city government is structured. But there are also other important topics that Angelenos can help advance alongside that work.  These issues have been raised by community members, civic organizations, and commissioners, even if they are not currently part of the Commission’s official agenda.

This platform is designed to make your voice count. It has three short parts:

  • Part 1: Commission’s Current Agenda: The Charter Reform Commission has already identified a few areas they plan to focus on. We want to know to what extent these issues matter to you, and which you think should be top priorities.

  • Part 2: Big Questions for LA’s Future: These questions look beyond the Commission’s current agenda and ask what kind of city government Los Angeles will need to thrive in the future.

  • Part 3: Your Vision for the Charter: What kind of rules should shape how Los Angeles is governed? Share your ideas for what needs to change or improve.

Now it’s your turn to weigh in. Click the “Share Your Priorities” button to join the conversation. The vote closes on November 18th.

Assembly Registration

December 13th, 2025 at ICA LA

Los Angeles’ Charter Reform Commission is partnering with ReWrite LA to ensure that everyday Angelenos have a direct voice in shaping how the city is governed. This first Mini-Assembly is a unique opportunity to learn, deliberate, and develop community-informed recommendations that will help guide the Charter Reform process.

The Commission has pledged to consider the recommendations that come from the Assemblies, so your recommendations can really make a difference in how LA operates.

Assembly details

  • Date: December 13, 2025

  • Time: 10am - 5pm. Light refreshments served starting at 9:45am.

  • Place: Institute of Contemporary Art LA (ICA LA)

  • Register by November 18th, 2025.

What will the Assembly do?

Delegates will:

  • Learn about the Charter Reform process and gather information from experts, advocates, and fellow residents.

  • Deliberate together to answer a key charter question (share your priorities above).

  • Develop recommendations that will be shared directly with the Charter Reform Commission.

How does someone become a Delegate?

To be eligible:

  • You must be a resident of LA city.

  • You must be at least 16 years old (no prior experience or expertise required).

  • Complete the response form to the right to enter the anonymous lottery. These demographic questions help ensure the Assembly reflects Los Angeles’s diversity, so please answer as accurately as you can. Registration closes November 18th.

  • 40 Delegates will be selected at a public Lottery Selection event on November 21.

  • You will be notified by November 23 whether or not you are selected.

Key Information:

  • If selected, you will serve for the full day on December 13th. 

  • Lunch and refreshments will be provided.