Zev Yaroslavsky appeared on ABC7 Los Angeles to discuss findings from the Los Angeles County Quality of Life Index (QLI), which will be released April 15 at the 2026 Luskin Summit. The annual survey, conducted since 2016, asks residents to rate their quality of life across nine different categories, including cost of living, education, the economy, healthcare, and sentiments around their neighborhood.

Yaroslavsky noted that the survey’s design allows researchers to track changes in public sentiment over time. Cost of living has consistently ranked as the lowest-rated category and has declined significantly since the pandemic. Concerns about traffic, transportation, and the education system have also received relatively low ratings.

This year’s results will provide insight into additional issues, including wildfire recovery, immigration enforcement, and housing preferences. Yaroslavsky emphasized that the QLI serves as a critical tool for policymakers and researchers working to better understand and address the evolving priorities of Los Angeles County residents.

View the full segment on ABC7 News.