Answer the following four questions on climate issues to see which candidates for mayor most closely match the future you want to see for Los Angeles. Learn more about how the crisis affects L.A.: The Climate Emergency Explained.
Question 1 of 4
Climate change is contributing to longer and more severe droughts in California. What do you think is the most important and impactful step the city can take as part of a strategy to protect Angelenos' water supply?
Candidates who agree with you
Expand rebate programs, e.g. to replace lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping and to purchase water-efficient appliances for homes and businesses
No candidates selected this answer
Make outdoor watering rules even more strict and increase enforcement of rules at both homes and businesses
No candidates selected this answer
Ban non-drought-tolerant grass in new developments and commercial and industrial settings
No candidates selected this answer
Speed up water recycling and stormwater capture efforts
No response / no position
Rick Caruso
Question 2 of 4
What is the most important and impactful step the city can take as part of a strategy to keep Angelenos safe amid extreme heat?
Candidates who agree with you
Provide more direct support to Angelenos during extreme heat waves: e.g. open more cooling stations, provide more subsidized air conditioning and assistance on utility bills, etc.
No candidates selected this answer
Improve cooling infrastructure in neighborhoods with less tree cover: e.g. plant trees, build shade structures, expand green space, etc.
Mandate indoor cooling standards for homes and workplaces so developers and landlords are required to incorporate heat resilience
No candidates selected this answer
Increase public messaging around the dangers of extreme heat and how to keep yourself and loved ones safe
No candidates selected this answer
No response / no position
Rick Caruso
Question 3 of 4
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Los Angeles. Where do you see the biggest opportunity to lower those emissions?
Candidates who agree with you
Expand public transit and bike and pedestrian-friendly areas
Expand rebate programs and provide other incentives to get more people into electric or hybrid vehicles or using public transportation
No candidates selected this answer
Expand the city’s electric vehicle charging network
No candidates selected this answer
Double down on investments in hydrogen fuel technology
No candidates selected this answer
Implement gas engine vehicle restrictions
No candidates selected this answer
No response / no position
Rick Caruso
Question 4 of 4
Fires in the city and its surroundings are growing more frequent and more severe as a result of the climate crisis. What is the most important and impactful step the city can take as part of a strategy to tackle this problem?
Candidates who agree with you
Increase resources for fighting fires
No candidates selected this answer
Work with developers to harden structures: Require building standards that are stricter than the state’s
No candidates selected this answer
Work with property owners to harden structures and ensure defensible space around each through incentives or fines
Prohibit or restrict new developments in fire-prone areas
No candidates selected this answer
No response / no position
Rick Caruso
