Considered by many as the cultural, social, and political focal point of the Mexican-American community in the United States, the 140,000 residents of unincorporated East Los Angeles are ready for cityhood. With the support of community leaders, residents, business associations, and elected officials, the East Los Angeles Cityhood Committee is organizing support and enlisting volunteers to incorporate East L.A. as a city. Currently, residents have no city government, which would provide vital services, local representation, and a voice for community concerns.
To achieve this goal we need YOUR support! To be placed on the ballot, we will be collecting signatures from over 25% of registered voters. Help this historic effort by joining our volunteer committee.
3 Reasons to Form a City
1 - Local Governance: Today, East L.A. has no form of local government; as an unincorporated community in LA county, we don't have a mayor, a city council, or local commissions. East L.A. is served by just one county official who represents 2 million other residents. Our community is carved into several congressional, state legislative, and school districts—making government accountability impossible. Cityhood will give residents access to elected officials who directly represent their neighborhoods and interests with faster responses to their families’ concerns.
2 - Local Control: Cityhood will give residents the power to identify and directly influence decisions on local priorities, such as the need for more parks, enhanced services, and safer streets.
3 - It's Time: The last attempt to form a city was in 1974 when Richard Nixon was president. “East L.A. has evolved politically; we’re ready for it now.” - Alberto Palacios, Garfield High School teacher and longtime resident
