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Running for Neighborhood Council 101

Run for Your Neighborhood Council

There are 99 Neighborhood Councils across the City of Los Angeles. They’re a unique way to learn about how local government works and to influence important policy decisions. Historically these official advisory bodies have been conservative and NIMBYish but we're seeing progressives start to win seats and even gain majorities.

Elections are being held March through June of 2021 and the filing deadlines to become a candidate are coming up soon. We’re encouraging all progressive Angelenos to consider running for office in their own neighborhood. To help you decide whether to run and show you how to be effective, we’re hosting an info session this Thursday.

Join Neighborhood Council members — past, present, and future — to learn how YOU can run to represent your neighborhood! Please below for the Zoom info.

You can look up your neighborhood council here.

Earlier Event: December 6
Lessons from the Campaign Trail
Later Event: January 7
Organizing School: Winter 2021

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