Los Angeles County is taking significant steps towards governance reform with the establishment of a new task force aimed at overseeing changes in its government structure. This comes amid discussions about the potential emergence of a powerful new mayor of L.A. County, raising questions about the extent of authority that should accompany the role. As the task force convenes for the first time, city leaders anticipate that this initiative will lead to the appointment of a strong figure who could become the most influential individual in the region.