Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 8/11/26

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 11, 2026, addressing several key procurement and policy issues. Significant discussion focused on advancing the closure of Men’s Central Jail through a multidisciplinary approach involving health and justice departments, with emphasis on funding and expanding community-based programs such as the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR). The board approved motions to support these efforts, including a $28 million investment in year one of jail closure programs. Additionally, the board considered establishing a County Office of Gender Equity, with an amendment to assess existing efforts before creating a new office. The meeting also included approval of a pilot program to authorize emergency physicians at select hospitals to conduct psychiatric holds, aiming to improve mental health crisis response. Furthermore, the board discussed protecting federal Continuum of Care funding for homelessness services, with plans to maintain regional collaboration. An urgency motion was passed to provide the county with enhanced legislative and enforcement tools related to environmental public health disasters. Several consent calendar items were approved, and public comments highlighted community concerns about jail closure progress and funding priorities.