Tag Archives: Joel Wachs

LA’s Perpetual Gerrymander and the Preservation of Political Failure

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Gerrymander: 1812, Gerry + (sala)mander. Elbridge Gerry, governor of Massachusetts, was lampooned when his party redistricted the state in a blatant bid to preserve an Anti-federalist majority. One Essex County district resembled a salamander, and a newspaper editor dubbed it Gerrymander.  It was 1992 … Continue reading →

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A Litmus Test for City Hall: Showdown on AEG’s NFL Stadium Deal

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

LaCanada-Flintridge Democrat Anthony Portantino is being taught a lesson this week by his fellow Assembly Democrats — they are cutting off funding for his staff for daring to vote against their phony budget that already is running in the red. … Continue reading →

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What a Town Without Pity Can Do — Build a Luxury Football Stadium But Close Parks and Libraries

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Nearly two years in the making behind the scenes, a plans to tear down the old wing of the LA Convention Center and build an NFL stadium has suddenly gained enormous momentum. The goal is to give AEG’s Tim Leiweke … Continue reading →

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