VOTE YES
Amendment HH focuses on updating the City Charter to expand the City Attorney’s subpoena powers, clarify the Controller’s auditing authority, and require financial disclosures for commission appointees.
Why We Support Amendment HH:
We support Amendment HH because it brings essential updates to Los Angeles’ governance, strengthening accountability and ethical standards. Expanding the City Attorney’s subpoena powers is crucial for effective enforcement. This power allows the Attorney to thoroughly investigate potential violations, ensuring city departments and contractors adhere to the highest legal standards. By enhancing the Controller’s auditing authority, the city can ensure that funds are properly allocated and managed, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
The requirement for commission appointees to provide financial disclosures before confirmation is a critical step toward transparency. It helps prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that those entrusted with public responsibilities are acting in the city’s best interest. The amendment ultimately strengthens governance by equipping key city officers with the tools they need to conduct thorough investigations and audits, while holding public officials accountable.