Chapter
Representation on City Councils
14:49 - 21:35 (06:46)
There are arguments for proportional representation on city councils, reflecting the demographic makeup of a city, while others argue that race is not the only factor that determines effective representation. Los Angeles currently has a diverse council, with black council members holding a disproportionate number of seats compared to the city's black population, while non-Hispanic white people are underrepresented.
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The proportion of Los Angeles' population that is ethnically white is lower than the number of white council members, raising concerns about the diversity of representation in the city council.
14:49 - 18:59 (04:09)
Summary
The proportion of Los Angeles' population that is ethnically white is lower than the number of white council members, raising concerns about the diversity of representation in the city council.
ChapterRepresentation on City Councils
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
Latino politicians have been fighting for more seats on the council in Los Angeles, arguing that they and their constituents have been unfairly underrepresented.
18:59 - 21:35 (02:36)
Summary
Latino politicians have been fighting for more seats on the council in Los Angeles, arguing that they and their constituents have been unfairly underrepresented. Now, with their population and voting numbers increasing, they feel they have no excuse not to see change.