This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today . Why it matters: There are approximately 1.3 million to 1.4 million non-citizen residents living in the city, according to Data USA, making up nearly 36% of the city's population. So if the proposal was approved by voters, it could lay the groundwork for dramatically changing the electorate in Los Angeles.