Which Way, L.A.?
A Change of Pace for LA County Elections
The LA County Sheriff and Assessor can put your hands on you or put their hands in your pockets. Should the one who determines your tax bill be elected at all?
By Warren Olney • • 21m ListenThe LA County Sheriff and County Assessor are elected officials who can put your hands on you — or put their hands in your pockets. Due to scandals, neither job has an incumbent. We hear from Assistant Sheriff Todd Rogers who wants the top job, and get a rundown on the 12 people who want to assess the value of your house. Should the person who determines your tax bill be elected at all? Also, Kobe's out for the season. What's next for the Lakers?
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2 storiesMost Powerful Jobs in America's Biggest County Are Up for Grabs
Few people may know the name of LA's County Assessor , but few elected officials have as direct an impact on more people. The current incumbent, John Noguez, is facing charges for allegedly lowering tax bills in exchange for bribes. Whether he is guilty or not, the case demonstrates where the Assessor's power lies.
Read the story11 minSheriff's Candidate Todd Rogers
In January, Lee Baca retired from office a year short of completing his fourth term. His replacement, Interim Sheriff John Scott , is not running and this is the first time in decades that no incumbent's name has appeared on the ballot.
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