A new survey from Loyola Marymount University has revealed a striking consensus among Los Angeles County residents that the local government is failing, and large-scale reform is needed.
The survey, conducted by the university’s StudyLA team, found that 65.8% of registered voters believe the county is heading in the “wrong direction,” while only 34.2% feel it is moving in the “right direction.” These figures point to a clear dissatisfaction with the current state of governance in Los Angeles County.
More than 70% of respondents agree that L.A. County and its governing bodies require some type of reform, even if that results in short-term disruption. The survey also found that voters are seeking sweeping, transformative changes rather than small adjustments…