A proposal introduced by Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez would ask voters to grant the City Council authority to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, including races for mayor, City Council, and the Los Angeles Board of Education.
Soto-Martínez, who represents a district spanning Echo Park to Hollywood, released the proposal on Wednesday.
If advanced, the measure would be placed before voters in the Nov. 3 election.
The proposal must first receive approval from the City Council to appear on the ballot.
If voters approve the measure, the council would then need to pass an ordinance revising city election laws to implement the change.
The proposal has been signed by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado and is scheduled to move to the council’s rules committee for consideration.
Soto-Martínez said the measure is intended to address concerns within immigrant communities.
He referenced his own family background while explaining the proposal.
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