LA City Council amends ballot measure that promises ‘truly independent redistricting’

The Los Angeles City Council approved amendments Tuesday to a ballot measure to establish an independent redistricting commission that would be tasked with redrawing the boundaries of council districts for future elections.

In a 13-0 vote, council members instructed the City Attorney’s Office to update the measure to reflect changes approved by the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform earlier this month.

Establishing an independent redistricting commission requires a change to the City Charter...