Do real estate developers have too much sway over City Hall?

Jan. 11, 2017

Five LA City Council members want a ban on political donations from developers who have projects pending or recently approved by the city. The move is an effort to change the ideas that developers have too much political power in the city.

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L.A. politicians propose banning campaign contributions from developers

Credits

Guest:

David Zahniser - LA Times reporter covering City Hall - @DavidZahniser

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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