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VOTER GUIDES

LA Forward: November 2026 General Election Los Angeles Progressive Voter Guide

"There are no new taxes as part of this measure and no new borrowing...LA Forward strongly recommends that you vote YES on PRK."

The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election

"We love this one. This measure, if passed, would amend the LA City Charter to change the minimum budget allocated to the Department of Recreation and Parks. To put it simply, more money for parks!"

Thrive LA: The 2026 LA Voter Guide

"Thrive LA supports well-maintained parks. They anchor neighborhoods, give families safe outdoor space, and make communities more attractive to investment."

La Defensa 2026 Voter Guide

"La Defensa recommends a YES vote on Measure PRK. This measure doubles the budget for parks over ten years, using standard increments. Measure PRK would fund new parks in areas with limited to no green space."

Streets for All 2026 Endorsements

"Measure PRK will double the minimum amount allocated to LA parks annually. LA has significantly underfunded parks over the last few decades, and it means we have one of the worst park scores in the nation. Measure PRK will address this long term funding gap."

California Environmental Voters: Los Angeles 2026 Voter Guide

"By helping every neighborhood, especially those historically shortchanged, get safe, well-maintained parks, PRK will improve health, resilience, and quality of life across Los Angeles."

City Watch LA: The LA Watchdog’s 2026 Voter Guide

"This is not a tax increase, but a reallocation of resources to our parks."

SAJE Voter Guide: November 2026 Edition

"Amendment PRK would significantly increase the capacity of the Department of Parks and Recreation to maintain the city’s parks, beaches, community pools, public restrooms, programming for kids, and recreation and senior centers."

2026 DSA-LA General Voter Guide

"Public parks are a basic public good that every Angeleno should be able to enjoy, and LA has underfunded ours for far too long."

NEWS

LOS ANGELES TIMES / OCTOBER 1, 2026

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks

“L.A.'s Charter Amendment PRK isn't a tax hike. It's not a bond issue, either.”

NEWS

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT / SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

L.A. Unified Board Unanimously Approves Board Member Nick Melvoin’s Resolution to Expand Community School Parks

“The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education unanimously approved Board Member Nick Melvoin’s resolution calling for the expansion of Community School Parks across Los Angeles and supporting Charter Amendment PRK, which would increase funding for the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks.”

NEWS

LAist / SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

City of LA Charter Amendment PRK: Require the city to spend more on parks

“If voters approve the measure, the L.A. parks department’s minimum budget would double over the next 10 years.”

OPINION

LA DAILY NEWS / AUGUST 29, 2025

Nick Melvoin: LA ranks 93rd in park access. LAUSD already has a solution.

"At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), we have been trying to be part of the solution with our Community School Park program. But we need the city to step up."

NEWS

LOS ANGELES TIMES / JUNE 17, 2026

L.A. voters could be asked to boost spending on parks.

“Kids, seniors and families all across L.A. are going to get what they need and deserve.”

NEWS

LOS ANGELES TIMES / MAY 6, 2026

Feel a bit crowded at the park? Why L.A. park spaces come up short

"Los Angeles is notoriously skimpy on public parkland. Just last year, the Trust for Public Land scored the city way down at 90th out of 100 cities..."

NEWS

LAist / FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Charter reform commission recommends sweeping changes to city government to rebuild public trust

“'Literally the infrastructure is crumbling,' said Sakae Koyama, co-president of Friends of Elysian Park. 'The lack of staffing is breaking the parks system.'"

NEWS

LOS ANGELES TIMES / FEBRUARY 18, 2026

City leaders are sabotaging parks and nature spots across L.A.

"Park spaces and biodiversity are on the ropes in our city, despite enormous support among residents and voters to improve and maintain green spaces for people and other species."

NEWS

LAist / SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

LA needs more and better parks, report finds. The city wants your input on a new plan

"Calling all park fans: the city of Los Angeles is finalizing a new plan that could affect how your favorite park gets maintained."

NEWS

LOS ANGELES TIMES / AUGUST 29, 2025

L.A. parks get low marks, but opening schoolyards could improve grades

“Los Angeles 'has one of the most challenged big-city park systems in America.' Five years ago, according to the report, the city was in the middle of the pack at 49th, only to sink steadily into a gopher hole. 'The cause? A century of disinvestment.'”

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VOTER GUIDES

LA Forward: November 2026 General Election Los Angeles Progressive Voter Guide

"There are no new taxes as part of this measure and no new borrowing...LA Forward strongly recommends that you vote YES on PRK."

The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election

"We love this one. This measure, if passed, would amend the LA City Charter to change the minimum budget allocated to the Department of Recreation and Parks. To put it simply, more money for parks!"

Thrive LA: The 2026 LA Voter Guide

"Thrive LA supports well-maintained parks. They anchor neighborhoods, give families safe outdoor space, and make communities more attractive to investment."

La Defensa 2026 Voter Guide

"La Defensa recommends a YES vote on Measure PRK. This measure doubles the budget for parks over ten years, using standard increments. Measure PRK would fund new parks in areas with limited to no green space."

Streets for All 2026 Endorsements

"Measure PRK will double the minimum amount allocated to LA parks annually. LA has significantly underfunded parks over the last few decades, and it means we have one of the worst park scores in the nation. Measure PRK will address this long term funding gap."

California Environmental Voters: Los Angeles 2026 Voter Guide

"By helping every neighborhood, especially those historically shortchanged, get safe, well-maintained parks, PRK will improve health, resilience, and quality of life across Los Angeles."

City Watch LA: The LA Watchdog’s 2026 Voter Guide

"This is not a tax increase, but a reallocation of resources to our parks."

SAJE Voter Guide: November 2026 Edition

"Amendment PRK would significantly increase the capacity of the Department of Parks and Recreation to maintain the city’s parks, beaches, community pools, public restrooms, programming for kids, and recreation and senior centers."

2026 DSA-LA General Voter Guide

"Public parks are a basic public good that every Angeleno should be able to enjoy, and LA has underfunded ours for far too long."

Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters Endorsements

Sierra Club Endorsements

CBE Action Local Ballot Measure Guide

UTLA 2026 Endorsements

Avance Democratic Club Latino Voter Guide General Election

Los Angeles County Democratic Party Endorsements

Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Official Voter Guide

East Area Progressive Democrats Endorsements

2026 Stonewall Endorsed Candidates

Westside Young Democrats November 2026 Endorsements

NEWS

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks

“L.A.'s Charter Amendment PRK isn't a tax hike. It's not a bond issue, either.”

L.A. Unified Board Unanimously Approves Board Member Nick Melvoin’s Resolution to Expand Community School Parks

City of LA Charter Amendment PRK: Require the city to spend more on parks

“If voters approve the measure, the L.A. parks department’s minimum budget would double over the next 10 years.”

Nick Melvoin: LA ranks 93rd in park access. LAUSD already has a solution.

"At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), we have been trying to be part of the solution with our Community School Park program. But we need the city to step up."

L.A. voters could be asked to boost spending on parks.

“Kids, seniors and families all across L.A. are going to get what they need and deserve.”

Feel a bit crowded at the park? Why L.A. park spaces come up short

"Los Angeles is notoriously skimpy on public parkland. Just last year, the Trust for Public Land scored the city way down at 90th out of 100 cities..."

Charter reform commission recommends sweeping changes to city government to rebuild public trust

“'Literally the infrastructure is crumbling,' said Sakae Koyama, co-president of Friends of Elysian Park. 'The lack of staffing is breaking the parks system.'"

City leaders are sabotaging parks and nature spots across L.A.

"Park spaces and biodiversity are on the ropes in our city, despite enormous support among residents and voters to improve and maintain green spaces for people and other species."

LA needs more and better parks, report finds. The city wants your input on a new plan

"Calling all park fans: the city of Los Angeles is finalizing a new plan that could affect how your favorite park gets maintained."

L.A. parks get low marks, but opening schoolyards could improve grades

“Los Angeles 'has one of the most challenged big-city park systems in America.' Five years ago, according to the report, the city was in the middle of the pack at 49th, only to sink steadily into a gopher hole. 'The cause? A century of disinvestment.'”