Improve regional collaboration and coordination

Los Angeles is the most populous county in the United States, with 88 incorporated cities and approximately 120 unincorporated communities. Its complex governance includes subregional councils of government as well as regional partners, such as the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), LA Metro, and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), each with its own governance structure, mandates, and budget. Coordination and collaboration among public officials and agencies is essential to achieve regional sustainable outcomes.

The County will proactively seek partnerships with business, philanthropic, and nonprofit sector groups to implement OurCounty goals. At the same time, it is essential to acknowledge and reduce barriers to collaboration, particularly for community-based organizations that represent historically marginalized groups. This includes simplifying bureaucratic processes, increasing transparency, and ensuring equitable access to funding and decision-making spaces so that all partners can meaningfully contribute to the region’s collective resilience.