Ahead of the March 7 municipal elections, the Daily Bruin’s editorial board has endorsed candidates for city government and measures on the ballot. Here are our picks: City officials Mayor: Eric Garcetti Council member for City District 5: Jesse Creed City ballot measures Measure S: A proposal to impose a two-year moratorium on development projects that require zoning changes – No Measure H: A measure implementing a 0.25 percent countywide sales tax to help provide services to homeless people – Yes Measure M: Provides the city with the power to regulate and tax medical and recreational marijuana sales – Yes Measure N: Industry-backed measure authorizing city to create a permitting program that prioritizes permits for existing medical marijuana dispensaries – No Measure P: Ballot measure extending the maximum period for harbor department leases from 50 to 66 years – Yes Read more...

Homelessness has been a major issue in Los Angeles for decades. The city has taken numerous steps in the past few years to alleviate the crisis, and Measure H is necessary to keep that progress going. Read more...