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Which Way, L.A.?

California's Top Fiscal Officer: Whom Do You Choose?

One of the powerful statewide elected officers many voters have never heard of is the State Controller—who pays the bills and has the authority to audit other state departments. Democrat John Chiang is termed out and we’ll hear from the candidates to replace him: Republican Ashley Swearengin, and Democrat Betty Yee.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 21, 2014 • 24m Listen

One of the powerful statewide elected officers many voters have never heard of is the State Controller—who pays the bills and has the authority to audit other state departments. Democrat John Chiang is termed out and we’ll hear from the candidates to replace him: Republican Ashley Swearengin, Mayor of Fresno, and Democrat Betty Yee, who’s on the State Board of Equalization.

Also, Saul Gonzalez reports on taxpayer subsidies for the hydrogen car.

Banner Image: Republican Ashley Swearengin (left) and Democrat Betty Yee (right) are competing for the title of State Controller in this November's election.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Kareem Maddox

    Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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