{
  "title": "LA Civic Atlas",
  "schemaVersion": 2,
  "reviewed": "2026-09-24",
  "scope": "LA County orientation with a selected County government graph and a separate City of Los Angeles graph. No complete coverage of all 88 municipal governments or special districts is claimed.",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "mayor",
      "name": "Mayor",
      "type": "Elected office",
      "initials": "M",
      "description": "The Mayor directs the executive branch and proposes the city budget. Many board and department leadership appointments also require City Council approval.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight",
        "Civic participation"
      ],
      "url": "https://mayor.lacity.gov/",
      "short": "Mayor",
      "facts": [
        "Karen Bass is listed as Mayor in the City Clerk’s July 2026 roster.",
        "The Mayor and Council have distinct roles in the budget process."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "charter",
        "roster",
        "budget",
        "mayor-office",
        "mayor-role"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Visit the Mayor’s office",
        "url": "https://mayor.lacity.gov/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18",
      "officeholder": "Karen Bass",
      "assumedOffice": "2022-12-12",
      "termEnds": "2026-12-13"
    },
    {
      "id": "council",
      "name": "City Council",
      "type": "Elected office",
      "initials": "CC",
      "description": "The City’s 15-member legislative body. Its decisions shape housing, public spending, streets, and services across Los Angeles.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight",
        "Civic participation"
      ],
      "url": "https://lacity.gov/government/city-charter-rules-and-codes",
      "short": "City Council",
      "facts": [
        "The Council adopts ordinances, subject to the Mayor’s approval or veto.",
        "It considers and adopts the City budget, and confirms or rejects certain Mayoral appointments.",
        "Each district elects one member. A district office can help residents navigate City issues; the Council exercises its legislative powers collectively."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "charter",
        "roster",
        "lookup",
        "meetings",
        "council-role"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Find your council district",
        "url": "https://lacity.gov/neighborhoodinfo"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "controller",
      "name": "Controller",
      "type": "Elected office",
      "initials": "C",
      "description": "The Controller’s office handles city financial reporting and audits. Its work helps residents examine public spending and how city programs perform.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "url": "https://controller.lacity.gov/",
      "short": "Controller",
      "facts": [
        "Kenneth Mejia is listed as Controller in the July 2026 roster.",
        "An audit is an accountability tool; it is different from adopting the budget."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "controller-direct",
        "controller-audits"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore the Controller’s office",
        "url": "https://controller.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18",
      "officeholder": "Kenneth Mejia"
    },
    {
      "id": "attorney",
      "name": "City Attorney",
      "type": "Elected office",
      "initials": "ATT",
      "description": "The City Attorney advises city offices, drafts ordinances, represents the City in litigation, and handles civil and misdemeanor enforcement.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight",
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "url": "https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/about",
      "short": "City Attorney",
      "facts": [
        "Hydee Feldstein Soto is listed as City Attorney in the July 2026 roster.",
        "This office advises the City; it is not a personal attorney for residents."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "attorney",
        "roster"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Understand the City Attorney’s role",
        "url": "https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/about"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18",
      "officeholder": "Hydee Feldstein Soto"
    },
    {
      "id": "policeboard",
      "name": "Police Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "POL",
      "description": "Five civilian commissioners provide policy oversight of LAPD. The Chief of Police manages day-to-day operations.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.lapdonline.org/police-commission/function-and-role-of-the-board-of-police-commissioners/",
      "short": "Police Board",
      "facts": [
        "The Mayor appoints commissioners and the Council confirms them.",
        "The board’s public proceedings are distinct from emergency response."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "policeboard"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Read the commission’s role",
        "url": "https://www.lapdonline.org/police-commission/function-and-role-of-the-board-of-police-commissioners/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "planboard",
      "name": "Planning Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "CPC",
      "description": "The nine-member City Planning Commission reviews land-use policies and development proposals. It makes recommendations and decisions depending on the type of case.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "short": "Planning Board",
      "facts": [
        "All seven Area Planning Commissions are included in this graph. They hear matters within their respective regions.",
        "A recommendation is not a final approval. Check the case notice and applicable procedure for the decision maker and appeal route."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "planningboard",
        "planning-procedure",
        "planning-hearings"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore planning commissions",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "worksboard",
      "name": "Public Works Board",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "PB",
      "description": "A five-member, full-time board governs the Department of Public Works and oversees its infrastructure bureaus.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around",
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "url": "https://dpw.lacity.gov/board-public-works",
      "short": "Public Works Board",
      "facts": [
        "Board members serve as liaisons to bureaus and council districts.",
        "Board rules describe its policy and public-meeting responsibilities."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "worksboard",
        "worksrules"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Read the board’s rules",
        "url": "https://dpw.lacity.gov/commissioners-boardroom/office-board-secretariat"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "waterboard",
      "name": "Water & Power Board",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "WB",
      "topics": [
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "short": "Water Board",
      "description": "The Board of Water and Power Commissioners sets policy for LADWP.",
      "facts": [
        "The board has five members.",
        "Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council for five-year terms."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "water",
        "waterboard"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are",
      "action": {
        "label": "View the board and meeting information",
        "url": "https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are/board-commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "parksboard",
      "name": "Recreation & Parks Board",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "RC",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "short": "Parks Board",
      "description": "The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners provides governance for the city’s recreation and parks department.",
      "facts": [
        "Five commissioners serve on a voluntary basis.",
        "The commission page links meeting agendas and board materials."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "parksboard"
      ],
      "url": "https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/commission",
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore park commission meetings",
        "url": "https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/commission"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "libraryboard",
      "name": "Library Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "LC",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "short": "Library Board",
      "description": "The Board of Library Commissioners is the legal head of the Library Department under the City Charter.",
      "facts": [
        "The board’s role is governance of the library system.",
        "The library publishes board information and meeting materials."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "libraryboard"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.lapl.org/board-library-commissioners",
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore library governance",
        "url": "https://www.lapl.org/board-library-commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "police",
      "name": "Police Department",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "PD",
      "description": "LAPD provides city law-enforcement services. The civilian Police Commission sets overall policy while the Chief manages daily operations.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.lapdonline.org/police-commission/function-and-role-of-the-board-of-police-commissioners/",
      "short": "Police",
      "facts": [
        "The Police Commission is the head of the department under the City Charter.",
        "Its meeting agendas provide an entry point for public participation."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "policeboard"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore civilian oversight",
        "url": "https://www.lapdonline.org/police-commission/function-and-role-of-the-board-of-police-commissioners/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "fire",
      "name": "Fire Department",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "FD",
      "description": "LAFD responds to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and hazardous-material incidents, and carries out prevention and public education.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "url": "https://lafd.org/about/about-lafd/our-mission",
      "short": "Fire",
      "facts": [
        "Emergency medical care is part of the fire department’s mission.",
        "For an emergency, call 911."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "fire"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore LAFD services",
        "url": "https://lafd.org/about/about-lafd/our-mission"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "planning",
      "name": "City Planning",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CP",
      "description": "City Planning develops land-use policy and reviews development. Community plans describe how different parts of Los Angeles can grow.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/general-plan-overview/about-general-plan-search-tool",
      "short": "City Planning",
      "facts": [
        "The General Plan’s Land Use Element comprises 35 Community Plans.",
        "Planning commissions consider policy and development matters through public proceedings."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "plans",
        "planningboard"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore the General Plan",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/general-plan-overview/about-general-plan-search-tool"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "building",
      "name": "Building & Safety",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "BS",
      "description": "Building and Safety provides plan review, permits, inspections, and code enforcement for residential and commercial buildings.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/",
      "short": "Building & Safety",
      "facts": [
        "Plan review checks a proposed project; inspection examines construction.",
        "The City offers project-specific help through its permitting services."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "building"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore building services",
        "url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "housing",
      "name": "Housing Department",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "HD",
      "description": "The Housing Department administers affordable-housing finance, rental-housing regulation, and housing development services.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "url": "https://housing.lacity.gov/about-us/meet-our-leadership",
      "short": "Housing",
      "facts": [
        "LAHD’s work includes both housing production and rental regulation.",
        "Its programs are distinct from City Planning’s land-use work."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "housing",
        "plans"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore housing programs",
        "url": "https://housing.lacity.gov/about-us"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "transport",
      "name": "Transportation",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "DOT",
      "description": "LADOT manages city transportation operations, including traffic signals, parking, and local transit services.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "url": "https://lacity.gov/government/departments-bureaus",
      "short": "Transportation",
      "facts": [
        "Transportation responsibilities are spread across multiple agencies.",
        "For potholes, StreetsLA directs residents to MyLA311."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory",
        "transport",
        "pothole"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Find transportation services",
        "url": "https://ladot.lacity.gov/311"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "streets",
      "name": "Street Services",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "ST",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "short": "Street Services",
      "description": "StreetsLA is the Bureau of Street Services. Residents can request pothole repair and other street services through MyLA311.",
      "facts": [
        "A submitted service request receives a case number.",
        "StreetsLA inspects assigned requests and determines action or a referral."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "streets",
        "pothole"
      ],
      "url": "https://streets.lacity.gov/about-us/frequently-asked-questions",
      "action": {
        "label": "Learn how to request a street repair",
        "url": "https://streets.lacity.gov/services/report-pothole"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "engineering",
      "name": "Bureau of Engineering",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "ENG",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around",
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "short": "Engineering",
      "description": "The Bureau of Engineering plans, designs, and manages construction of public buildings, infrastructure, and open-space projects.",
      "facts": [
        "Its work includes bridges, streets, stormwater, and wastewater projects.",
        "It also manages permits for construction in the public right-of-way."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "engineering"
      ],
      "url": "https://engineering.lacity.gov/about-us",
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore Engineering’s work",
        "url": "https://engineering.lacity.gov/about-us"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "works",
      "name": "Public Works",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "PW",
      "description": "Public Works brings together the city’s infrastructure bureaus. Its board governs the department and sets policy.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around",
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "url": "https://dpw.lacity.gov/commissioners-boardroom/office-board-secretariat",
      "short": "Public Works",
      "facts": [
        "Its five operating bureaus include Engineering, Sanitation, Street Services, Street Lighting, and Contract Administration.",
        "All five operating bureaus are included in this graph."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "worksrules",
        "worksboard",
        "works-bureaus"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore Public Works",
        "url": "https://dpw.lacity.gov/board-public-works"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "sanitation",
      "name": "Sanitation & Environment",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "SAN",
      "topics": [
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "short": "Sanitation",
      "description": "LA Sanitation & Environment manages services and infrastructure for solid waste, wastewater, and watershed protection.",
      "facts": [
        "Sanitation’s divisions include recycling and water-reclamation programs.",
        "These services differ from LADWP’s drinking-water and electricity operations."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "sanitation",
        "water"
      ],
      "url": "https://sanitation.lacity.gov/lasan-divisions",
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore Sanitation’s divisions",
        "url": "https://sanitation.lacity.gov/lasan-divisions"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "water",
      "name": "Water & Power",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "WP",
      "description": "LADWP is the city’s municipal water and electric utility, governed by its Board of Water and Power Commissioners.",
      "topics": [
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are",
      "short": "Water & Power",
      "facts": [
        "LADWP describes its operations as financed by sales of water and electricity, without tax support.",
        "Utility finances should not be treated as interchangeable with the city’s General Fund."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "water"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Understand LADWP",
        "url": "https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "parks",
      "name": "Recreation & Parks",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "RP",
      "description": "Recreation and Parks operates city parks and recreation facilities and assesses neighborhood recreation needs.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.laparks.org/sites/default/files/pdf/commissioner/MTFagenda/2025/0501-frm-task-force-agenda.pdf",
      "short": "Recreation & Parks",
      "facts": [
        "The department’s May 2025 assessment materials describe more than 500 park sites.",
        "Those materials also identify 16,000 acres of parks and 92 miles of trails."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "parks"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Read the park needs assessment materials",
        "url": "https://www.laparks.org/sites/default/files/pdf/commissioner/MTFagenda/2025/0501-frm-task-force-agenda.pdf"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "library",
      "name": "Public Library",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "PL",
      "description": "The Los Angeles Public Library offers books, information, technology access, and learning resources across its citywide system.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library",
      "short": "Public Library",
      "facts": [
        "The library describes a Central Library plus 72 branch libraries.",
        "Central Library serves as the system’s headquarters."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "library"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore Central Library and branches",
        "url": "https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "empower",
      "name": "Neighborhood Empowerment",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "NC",
      "topics": [
        "Civic participation"
      ],
      "short": "EmpowerLA",
      "description": "The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment supports Neighborhood Councils and helps residents participate in city decision-making.",
      "facts": [
        "LA has 99 Neighborhood Councils; they are distinct from the 15 City Council districts.",
        "Neighborhood Council board members are volunteer public officials elected by their communities."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "empower",
        "nc"
      ],
      "url": "https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/department/",
      "action": {
        "label": "Understand Neighborhood Councils",
        "url": "https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/about-neighborhood-councils/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "clerk",
      "name": "City Clerk",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CLK",
      "topics": [
        "Civic participation",
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "short": "City Clerk",
      "description": "The City Clerk records Council proceedings, maintains official city records, and supports Council committees.",
      "facts": [
        "Council files collect the documents behind legislative decisions.",
        "The Clerk’s meeting page explains public comment and links written-comment instructions."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "clerk",
        "meetings"
      ],
      "url": "https://clerk.lacity.gov/",
      "action": {
        "label": "Find meetings and public-comment guidance",
        "url": "https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/council-and-public-services/council-committee-meetings"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "cao",
      "name": "City Administrative Officer",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CAO",
      "description": "The City Administrative Officer supports the Mayor and Council in preparing and administering the budget.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "url": "https://cao.lacity.gov/content/budget.cfm",
      "short": "City Admin. Officer",
      "facts": [
        "The CAO publishes proposed and adopted budget materials.",
        "A proposed budget and an adopted budget are different stages of the same process."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "budget"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Explore official budget documents",
        "url": "https://cao.lacity.gov/content/budget.cfm"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "id": "aging",
      "name": "Department of Aging",
      "short": "Aging",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "AGE",
      "url": "https://aging.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Services and support for older adults and caregivers.",
      "topics": [
        "Health & human services"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "Looking for support for an older adult or caregiver? Start with the department’s service information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://aging.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "airports",
      "name": "Los Angeles World Airports",
      "short": "Airports",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "AIR",
      "url": "https://www.lawa.org/",
      "description": "The City’s airport department.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For an airport concern, identify the airport and the service involved before contacting the department."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.lawa.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "animals",
      "name": "Animal Services",
      "short": "Animal Services",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "AS",
      "url": "https://www.laanimalservices.com/",
      "description": "Animal shelters, licensing, and animal welfare services.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For an animal concern, check shelter and service information for the location involved."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.laanimalservices.com/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "cannabis",
      "name": "Department of Cannabis Regulation",
      "short": "Cannabis Regulation",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "DCR",
      "url": "https://cannabis.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Regulates commercial cannabis activity in the City.",
      "topics": [
        "Jobs & business"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a cannabis business question, distinguish licensing information from a complaint about a specific location."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://cannabis.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "tourism",
      "name": "City Tourism Department",
      "short": "Tourism",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "TCD",
      "url": "https://tourism.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Coordinates City tourism and convention-related work.",
      "topics": [
        "Jobs & business"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the City Tourism Department, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://tourism.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "civilrights",
      "name": "Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department",
      "short": "Civil Rights",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CIV",
      "url": "https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Works on discrimination, equity, and inclusion.",
      "topics": [
        "Civic participation"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a discrimination concern, review the office’s complaint information and jurisdiction."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "families",
      "name": "Community Investment for Families Department",
      "short": "Families",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CIF",
      "url": "https://communityinvestment.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Community programs and support for families.",
      "topics": [
        "Health & human services"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For family support, check program eligibility and application information with the department."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://communityinvestment.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "contracts",
      "name": "Bureau of Contract Administration",
      "short": "Contract Administration",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "BCA",
      "url": "https://bca.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Construction inspection and contract compliance within Public Works.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a contract concern, identify the City contract or construction project in your inquiry."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://bca.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "culture",
      "name": "Department of Cultural Affairs",
      "short": "Cultural Affairs",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "DCA",
      "url": "https://culture.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Supports arts and cultural programs.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For an arts opportunity, check the department’s current programs and application requirements."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://culture.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "disability",
      "name": "Department on Disability",
      "short": "Disability",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "D",
      "url": "https://disability.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.",
      "topics": [
        "Health & human services"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For an accessibility question, describe the service or facility and the barrier you encountered."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://disability.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "economic",
      "name": "Economic and Workforce Development Department",
      "short": "Jobs & Business",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "J&B",
      "url": "https://ewdd.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Employment and business assistance.",
      "topics": [
        "Jobs & business"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For employment or business assistance, check which program fits your situation."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ewdd.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "pueblo",
      "name": "El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument",
      "short": "El Pueblo",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "EP",
      "url": "https://elpueblo.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Stewards a historic place and its cultural programs.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a visit or cultural program, consult the site’s official information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://elpueblo.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "emergency",
      "name": "Emergency Management Department",
      "short": "Emergency Management",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "EM",
      "url": "https://emergency.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Coordinates emergency preparedness and planning.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For preparedness, use the department’s planning information; an immediate emergency requires 911."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://emergency.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "finance",
      "name": "Office of Finance",
      "short": "Finance",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "FIN",
      "url": "https://finance.lacity.gov",
      "description": "City revenue collection and treasury services.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a City payment or revenue question, identify the account or notice involved."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://finance.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "generalservices",
      "name": "General Services Department",
      "short": "General Services",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "GS",
      "url": "https://gsd.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Supports City facilities, purchasing, and operations.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a facilities or purchasing question, name the City property or procurement involved."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://gsd.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "technology",
      "name": "Information Technology Agency",
      "short": "Technology",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "ITA",
      "url": "https://ita.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Technology and communications services for City operations.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a City technology concern, identify the specific website or service involved."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ita.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "pensions",
      "name": "Fire and Police Pensions",
      "short": "Fire & Police Pensions",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "F&PP",
      "url": "https://lafpp.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Retirement benefits for eligible public safety employees.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For retirement questions, confirm your retirement system before requesting benefit information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://lafpp.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "personnel",
      "name": "Personnel Department",
      "short": "Personnel",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "P",
      "url": "https://personnel.lacity.gov",
      "description": "City employment and personnel services.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For City employment, review the requirements and deadline in the specific job announcement."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://personnel.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "harbor",
      "name": "Harbor Department / Port of Los Angeles",
      "short": "Port of LA",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "PoL",
      "url": "https://www.portoflosangeles.org/",
      "description": "Operates the Port of Los Angeles.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a port concern, identify the facility or activity and consult the Port’s official information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.portoflosangeles.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "ratepayer",
      "name": "Office of Public Accountability",
      "short": "Ratepayer Advocate",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "RA",
      "url": "https://opa.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Independent analysis of water and power rates and related matters.",
      "topics": [
        "Water & environment"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a rates question, review the office’s analysis and identify the proposal you mean."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://opa.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "retirement",
      "name": "Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System",
      "short": "City Retirement",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "CER",
      "url": "https://www.lacers.org/",
      "description": "Retirement benefits for eligible City employees.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For benefit questions, confirm that this is your retirement system before seeking assistance."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.lacers.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "lighting",
      "name": "Bureau of Street Lighting",
      "short": "Street Lighting",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "SL",
      "url": "https://lights.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Public street lighting within Public Works.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a streetlight concern, record the exact location and distinguish it from a traffic signal."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://lights.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "youth",
      "name": "Youth Development Department",
      "short": "Youth Development",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "YD",
      "url": "https://ydd.lacity.gov",
      "description": "Coordinates City efforts and opportunities for young people.",
      "topics": [
        "Health & human services"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For youth opportunities, check current programs, age requirements, and application dates."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ydd.lacity.gov"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "zoo",
      "name": "Los Angeles Zoo",
      "short": "LA Zoo",
      "type": "Department",
      "initials": "LZ",
      "url": "https://www.lazoo.org/",
      "description": "The City’s zoo and conservation education institution.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a visit or education program, use the Zoo’s current visitor information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.lazoo.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "airportboard",
      "name": "Board of Airport Commissioners",
      "short": "Airport Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "AC",
      "url": "https://www.lawa.org/lawa-governance/lawa-airport-commissioners",
      "description": "Airport governance and public meetings.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Airport Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.lawa.org/lawa-governance/lawa-airport-commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "animalboard",
      "name": "Board of Animal Services Commissioners",
      "short": "Animal Services Board",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "ASB",
      "url": "https://www.laanimalservices.com/meet-the-board",
      "description": "Public commission associated with Animal Services.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Animal Services Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.laanimalservices.com/meet-the-board"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "buildingboard",
      "name": "Board of Building and Safety Commissioners",
      "short": "Building & Safety Board",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "B&SB",
      "url": "https://ladbs.org/our-organization/people/bbsc",
      "description": "Building and safety commission proceedings.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ladbs.org/our-organization/people/bbsc"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "ethics",
      "name": "City Ethics Commission",
      "short": "Ethics",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "E",
      "url": "https://ethics.lacity.org/",
      "description": "Government ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying oversight.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the City Ethics Commission, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ethics.lacity.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "civilservice",
      "name": "Board of Civil Service Commissioners",
      "short": "Civil Service",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "CS",
      "url": "https://per.lacity.org/civil-service-commission.html",
      "description": "Civil service commission proceedings.",
      "topics": [
        "Budget & oversight"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://per.lacity.org/civil-service-commission.html"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "heritage",
      "name": "Cultural Heritage Commission",
      "short": "Cultural Heritage",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "CH",
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "description": "Historic and cultural resource preservation.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Cultural Heritage Commission, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "fireboard",
      "name": "Board of Fire Commissioners",
      "short": "Fire Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "FC",
      "url": "https://lafd.org/about-fire-commission",
      "description": "The Board of Fire Commissioners provides civilian oversight of the Fire Department.",
      "topics": [
        "Public safety"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Fire Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "fire-oversight"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://lafd.org/about-fire-commission"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "harborboard",
      "name": "Board of Harbor Commissioners",
      "short": "Harbor Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "HC",
      "url": "https://www.portoflosangeles.org/",
      "description": "The Board of Harbor Commissioners oversees management and operation of the Port of Los Angeles.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Harbor Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "harbor-oversight"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://www.portoflosangeles.org/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
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    {
      "id": "neighborhoodboard",
      "name": "Board of Neighborhood Commissioners",
      "short": "Neighborhood Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "BNC",
      "url": "https://empowerla.org/commission/",
      "description": "Citywide neighborhood council system oversight.",
      "topics": [
        "Civic participation"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://empowerla.org/commission/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "rentboard",
      "name": "Rent Adjustment Commission",
      "short": "Rent Adjustment",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "RAC",
      "url": "https://housing2.lacity.org/community-resources/rent-adjustment-commission",
      "description": "Rent regulation commission proceedings.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Rent Adjustment Commission, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://housing2.lacity.org/community-resources/rent-adjustment-commission"
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      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
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    {
      "id": "transportboard",
      "name": "Board of Transportation Commissioners",
      "short": "Transportation Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "TC",
      "url": "https://ladot.lacity.org/about/commissions",
      "description": "Transportation commission proceedings.",
      "topics": [
        "Getting around"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Board of Transportation Commissioners, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://ladot.lacity.org/about/commissions"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
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    {
      "id": "zooboard",
      "name": "Zoo Commission",
      "short": "Zoo Commission",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "ZC",
      "url": "https://lazoo.org/about/zoo-commission/",
      "description": "Public commission associated with the Zoo.",
      "topics": [
        "Parks & culture"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "For a matter before the Zoo Commission, check its official agenda and public information before preparing your comment."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "commissions-directory"
      ],
      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://lazoo.org/about/zoo-commission/"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "apc-central",
      "name": "Central Area Planning Commission",
      "short": "Central Planning",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "CAP",
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "description": "Hears specified planning matters and appeals within its assigned area.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
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        "Use the case number and hearing notice to confirm that this is the commission considering your project.",
        "Check the agenda for participation instructions and the case record for decisions and appeal information."
      ],
      "sources": [
        "planningboard",
        "planning-hearings"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "apc-east-los-angeles",
      "name": "East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission",
      "short": "East Los Angeles Planning",
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      "initials": "ELAP",
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "description": "Hears specified planning matters and appeals within its assigned area.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "Use the case number and hearing notice to confirm that this is the commission considering your project.",
        "Check the agenda for participation instructions and the case record for decisions and appeal information."
      ],
      "sources": [
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        "planning-hearings"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
    },
    {
      "id": "apc-harbor",
      "name": "Harbor Area Planning Commission",
      "short": "Harbor Planning",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "HP",
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "description": "Hears specified planning matters and appeals within its assigned area.",
      "topics": [
        "Housing"
      ],
      "facts": [
        "Use the case number and hearing notice to confirm that this is the commission considering your project.",
        "Check the agenda for participation instructions and the case record for decisions and appeal information."
      ],
      "sources": [
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        "planning-hearings"
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      "action": {
        "label": "Official office and public information",
        "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners"
      },
      "reviewed": "2026-09-24"
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    {
      "id": "apc-north-valley",
      "name": "North Valley Area Planning Commission",
      "short": "North Valley Planning",
      "type": "Board / commission",
      "initials": "NVP",
      "url": "https://planning.lacity.gov/about/commissioners",
      "description": "Hears specified planning matters and appeals within its assigned area.",
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        "Housing"
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        "Provides civilian oversight and a public accountability forum",
        "Oversight",
        [
          "county-coc"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-planning",
        "county-rpc",
        "Planning department and commission share a planning process",
        "Interpretive connection",
        [
          "county-rpc",
          "county-planning"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-pw",
        "county-parks",
        "The Works accepts County park maintenance reports",
        "Service intake",
        [
          "county-works"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-health",
        "county-pw",
        "Trash concerns may involve health review and physical cleanup",
        "Interpretive connection",
        [
          "county-health",
          "county-report"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-bos",
        "county-pw",
        "Board policy and budget authority; department provides services",
        "Governance",
        [
          "county-powers",
          "county-directory"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-bos",
        "county-planning",
        "Board policy and budget authority; department provides services",
        "Governance",
        [
          "county-powers",
          "county-directory"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-bos",
        "county-health",
        "Board policy and budget authority; department provides services",
        "Governance",
        [
          "county-powers",
          "county-directory"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-bos",
        "county-parks",
        "Board policy and budget authority; department provides services",
        "Governance",
        [
          "county-powers",
          "county-directory"
        ]
      ],
      [
        "county-bos",
        "county-library",
        "Board policy and budget authority; department provides services",
        "Governance",
        [
          "county-powers",
          "county-directory"
        ]
      ]
    ],
    "members": [
      {
        "district": 1,
        "name": "Hilda L. Solis",
        "url": "https://hildalsolis.org/"
      },
      {
        "district": 2,
        "name": "Holly J. Mitchell",
        "url": "https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/"
      },
      {
        "district": 3,
        "name": "Lindsey P. Horvath",
        "url": "https://lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov/"
      },
      {
        "district": 4,
        "name": "Janice Hahn",
        "url": "https://hahn.lacounty.gov/"
      },
      {
        "district": 5,
        "name": "Kathryn Barger",
        "url": "https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/"
      }
    ]
  },
  "coverageNote": "Expanded City directory coverage, selected County institutions, and selected sourced relationships. Not an exhaustive organization chart or full SF feature parity."
}
