Opportunity BasketPolicy Scorecard: LA Mayoral Candidate Comparison Engine
A neutral, professionally-researched comparison service that publishes a detailed policy scorecard for every mayoral candidate 6-8 weeks before election day. A team of policy researchers interviews each candidate on 12-15 core issues (homelessness, public safety, transit, housing, etc.), documents their specific positions with direct quotes and citations, and publishes a standardized comparison matrix that voters can filter, sort, and share. The scorecard is distributed via a simple website, printed guides in libraries/community centers, and partnerships with local news outlets.
25 weeks • 70% confidence
Value Proposition
Eliminates vagueness by forcing candidates on record with specific, comparable answers. Voters get ONE authoritative source instead of hunting fragmented coverage. News outlets get ready-made, fact-checked content they can republish. Candidates benefit from equal platform and clear differentiation.
Target Audience
Los Angeles voters (especially swing/undecided voters), local news organizations, community groups, civic leagues
Key Features
- Standardized 12-15 question policy interview template applied identically to all candidates
- Direct quote database with video clips of candidate responses
- Interactive comparison matrix (side-by-side policy positions by issue)
- And more, with full implementation detail...
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Voters lack clear, comparable policy plans from mayoral candidates before electionsLos Angeles voters face a critical information gap when choosing a mayor—candidates often fail to present detailed, accessible policy plans on key issues like homelessness, public safety, and infrastructure. Voters struggle to compare candidates' actual positions versus vague promises, leading to uninformed decisions that affect city governance for years. Current news coverage is fragmented and often focuses on personality rather than substantive policy differences.
Score: 45.3%