Los Angeles County leaders are attempting to restore Measure J, a crucial racial justice initiative, after voters repealed it by mistake during a vote on an unrelated measure. Measure J was intended to allocate substantial funds towards anti-incarceration services and was supported during the Black Lives Matter movement. The repeal was attributed to an administrative error following the approval of Measure G, which significantly altered the county's governance structure. County supervisors are exploring various options, including legislative changes or a new ballot initiative, to rectify this situation and uphold voters' intentions.
The Los Angeles County leaders are scrambling to reinstate Measure J, a racial justice initiative that voters accidentally repealed, risking hundreds of millions for anti-incarceration services.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath described the situation surrounding the repeal of Measure J as a 'colossal fiasco' and a 'bureaucratic disaster with real consequences'.
Efforts are being considered to permanently restore Measure J through options such as changing state law, pursuing a court judgment, or introducing a new ballot measure for 2026.
The repeal error occurred after voters approved Measure G, which overhauled the county government without acknowledging its impact on Measure J, effectively negating its provisions.
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