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The Heart of the Matter: They Just Don’t Get It

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Sometimes the dots of the story just connect themselves and it all begins to make sense in a way that even the casual observer can see. As Antonio Villaraigosa was falling off a bike because of the “careless” actions of … Continue reading →

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The Failure of Reform, Part I: The LA Commission System

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

“Citizen boards and commissions play a significant role in most city governments. These boards and commissions serve as voices of city residents in local government. Los Angeles goes further than most cities by granting extensive authority to selected commissions as … Continue reading →

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