Councilman Tim McOsker, who spearheaded the ballot proposal with Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, requested the item return to council next Tuesday. As a result of a 7-7 split, his motion failed.
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, July 30, passed on the opportunity to override Mayor Karen Bass’ recent veto of a proposed ballot measure intended at changing the disciplinary process for LAPD officers —including expanding the chief’s powers to fire officers for misconduct.
An override would mean that voters could check in on the proposal this November. But the council did not delay the item, and failed to override it, meaning voters will not get another chance to weigh in until 2026. He added, “My disappointment stems from our opportunity to do the first significant reform of the discipline system in many, many years, and the opportunity to put in front of the voters the question as to whether the next chief should have the power to fire officers for serious misconduct. I think that power, that authority for the chief, would be a significant reform and opportunity to make the department more accountable than what it is today.
The proposal sought to allow the chief to fire officers outright for engaging in sexual misconduct, fraud, excessive force or abuse on duty, among other violations. “I look forward to working with each of you to do a thorough and comprehensive review with officers, the department, and other stakeholders to ensure fairness for all. The current system remains until this collaborative review is complete and can be placed before the voters,” Bass added.
City officials say there may be other ways to enact certain provisions outlined in the measure — specifically to repeal Charter Amendment C via ordinance. Charter Amendment C established the Board of Rights current composition, which data shows has resulted in more lenient outcomes for officers accused of violating department policies or laws.
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