Organizers of East LA’s community forums on local governance postponed in-person meetings this week after larger-than-expected crowds at earlier sessions. County officials said they are looking for larger venues so residents have more space to participate.
The forums allow residents and stakeholders to share their perspectives on whether East Los Angeles, an unincorporated region of nearly 120,000 residents, should pursue another form of local governance, such as a town or municipal advisory council.
After a series of crowded meetings last month, organizers postponed the remaining in-person meetings originally scheduled for March 4 and March 7. Around 60 people attended a virtual community forum on Thursday where representatives from the LA County Chief Executive Office were present to answer questions about the postponed meetings. In a breakout room, staff took questions from attendees…