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Which Way, L.A.?

LAUSD Names Brewer New School Superintendent

The Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has named retired Vice Admiral David Brewer, III to be the next Superintendent.  Mayor Villaraigosa, who's on a trip to Asia, says he's "disappointed" he wasn't involved.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has named retired Vice Admiral David Brewer, III to be the next Superintendent. Mayor Villaraigosa, who's on a trip to Asia, says he's "disappointed" he wasn't involved. One of his allies, Democratic Senator Gloria Romero, calls it "a complete mockery" of the Mayor and the legislature, which passed a law to give him a voice in the process. But another Villagraigosa ally, the most recently elected board member, made the board's vote unanimous.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    LA School Report

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    President of the Board of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District

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