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The Promise of Democracy Vouches for Los Angeles

As one of the largest and most diverse cities on the planet, Los Angeles can be a shining beacon for multiracial democracy in the 21st century. But currently, money is a significant barrier to running and winning elections, with wealthy interests, corporate groups, and even out-of-state billionaires opposing community candidates and pouring money into our local races. Implementing a “democracy vouchers” system would address these problems and empower all Angelenos, regardless of income or background, to have the opportunity to run for public office or donate to candidates who truly reflect the interests of their community. Learn from local and national advocates, lawmakers, and experts about how democracy vouchers could make Los Angeles city elections open to all — not just the wealthy and well-connected.

Speakers: Dr. Jen Heerwig (Stony Brook University), Tom Latkowski, (Los Angeles for Democracy Vouchers), Teresa Mosqueda (Seattle City Councilmember), Estevan Muñoz-Howard (Piper Fund), Nithya Raman (Los Angeles City Councilmember), liz suk (Fair Elections Oakland/Oakland Rising), Amy Tobia (Represent San Diego), Aura Vasquez (Sierra Club LA)

Co-hosts: Advancement Project CA, Courage CA, LA Forward, League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles for Democracy Vouchers, Money Out Voters In, Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance,

Earlier Event: June 13
Primary Election Debrief
Later Event: July 17
Summer Organizing Kickoff

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