East L.A. is a region with a rich cultural history and a population of nearly 120,000 – and yet, the area is not a city.
Efforts to change that are nothing new – from numerous failed attempts as early as the 1930’s and most recently in 2012 – they’re a significant part of the region’s history.
The introduction of Assembly Bill 2986, which calls for a study to explore the feasibility of East L.A. becoming a city or special district, has once again renewed discussion among those who seek greater autonomy and local representation.
In a special series, we break down the latest effort to explore cityhood and ask East L.A. stakeholders to share their perspectives on the initiative. We’re following this issue closely and will continue to report on the topic as it unfolds.
Read the series:
Part 1: What to know about the latest effort to explore East L.A. cityhood
What is AB 2986? Who supports it, who’s against it and what comes next?
Part 2: Opinion: Should East L.A. become a city? Here’s what local leaders have to say
State Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo and County Supervisor Hilda Solis share their perspectives
Part 3: Cityhood or not, East L.A. residents want more transparency
How a quest for cityhood transformed into a fight for representation on the Eastside
Read more on the issue:
Bill that explores East L.A. cityhood clears hurdle
County and state leaders at odds over proposed bill to explore East L.A. cityhood
