Defund the police.
Reimagine public safety.

The People’s Budget LA is a coalition led by BLMLA demanding a city budget that invests in the wellbeing of our communities with a priority on supporting Black people.

The People’s Budget FY 2026-2027 survey is now live!

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Join Us for the People’s Movement Assembly

On April 16th, 2026, join us for the People’s Movement Assembly at the Center for Black Power for a presentation on this year’s People’s Budget!

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Recent News

Read the Care First Budget FY 23-24
The Re-Imagine Los Angeles County Coalition (behind Measure J) has put together a Care First vision for LA County.

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Read the Care First Budget FY 21-22
The Re-Imagine Los Angeles County Coalition (behind Measure J) has put together a Care First vision for LA County.

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Police solve just 2% of all major crimes

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Our Demands

We demand that City Council make drastic changes to LA’s budget, including a new approach to public safety and substantial investments in Black and Brown communities.

Amend the budget to defund the police.
46% of the unrestricted General Fund is currently allocated to LAPD. We demand that City Council amend the budget to defund the police.

Advance the Bonin/Raman #NoNewCops budget amendment.
We want to see City Council pass this motion and make sure #NoNewCops are hired.

Fund Black-led organizations.
City Council should support Black communities by funding Black-led organizations.

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