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Los Angeles 2010: A Failure of VIsion

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

Nearly 40 years ago in a historic turning point, Tom Bradley was elected mayor of Los Angeles.   The narrow-minded bigots who had wielded so much power for so long were toppled and a new liberal leadership took over with … Continue reading →

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Antonio Strikes Out: Krekorian Trounces Essel

Posted on December 9, 2009 by

Councilman-elect Paul Krekorian: “The voters of CD2 demanded profound change and soundly rejected the domination of this city by Downtown insiders. This victory is the  beginning of a fundamental transformation of the government of Los Angeles, and it sends a … Continue reading →

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The Million-Dollar Question: Why Is Chris Essel So Important to the City Hall Political Machine?

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Few voters — 10 to 15 percent of the electorate — will actually cast ballots in the Council District 2 despite the lavish spending by Chris Essel and the explosive, if specious, charges her campaign has leveled against Paul Krekorian … Continue reading →

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Essel’s ‘Lettergate’: Why Is Antonio’s Thank You Note in 2000 a Criminal Matter?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

As we head into the final two weeks of the Battle for CD2, the campaign between Paul Krekorian and Christine Essel suddenly has escalated into one of the costliest and nastiest ever for the City Council. The City Hall political … Continue reading →

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Do the Seven Community Candidates Stand a Chance Tuesday in CD2?

Posted on September 19, 2009 by

CHELSEA CODYOurLA News and Information Director I first met Michael McCue at a coffee shop in Studio City. He was rifling through a thick folder of paperwork, his glasses perched at the tip of his nose. His signature navy blue … Continue reading →

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