A California Senate committee has voted to advance a bill that explores the feasibility of East Los Angeles becoming a city or special district.
In a 4-1 vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted in favor of Assembly Bill 2986, authored by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, who represents East L.A. The bill affirms two L.A. County motions that commit to conducting a feasibility study and providing East L.A. a thorough report of its tax base and county services that return to the region.
The full Legislature will still need to vote on the bill before it can head to the governor’s desk for a signature or veto.
Carrillo released the following statement in response to Thursday’s action:
“After working with Senate Appropriations, I’m grateful the legislature recognizes the importance of extending the discussion about East Los Angeles’ future,” Carrillo said.
The bill initially called on the Local Agency Formation Committee for the County of Los Angeles, or LAFCO, to conduct a cityhood feasibility study for East L.A., a region of 120,000 residents where there is no mayor or city council.