A new democratic future is possible

Los Angeles contains many strengths as a city, that make for a more representative, equitable, and responsive democracy.

Yet, structural barriers stand in the way of this future:

Systemic
Underrepresentation

Regulatory
Capture

Exclusionary
Public Input

Bringing a Civic Assembly to Los Angeles

Draw on the city’s creativity, diversity, and participatory spirit to reimagine democracy, putting people at the center of governance.

Civic Assemblies are a different kind of democratic process that bring together a group of everyday people to tackle difficult policy questions.

Why are democracies around the globe turning to civic assemblies?

  • Improve Representation

    Unlike most community input processes we are used to today, Citizens’ Assemblies are a representative cross-section, including people of all backgrounds.

  • Rebuild Trust

    Citizens’ Assemblies are made of of regular people, who have no political or financial interest in decision-making. They can put expert input and what’s best for the community first and foremost

  • Find Consensus

    By bringing members of the community together, Citizens’ Assemblies help build consensus across divisive political issues.

"Change does happen with civic assemblies."

"Change does happen with civic assemblies." •

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Chair of Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

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