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Which Way, L.A.?

Hizzoner and His Chief Choice

Mayor Antonio Villagraigosa said he struggled long and hard before choosing Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD.  Today's Los Angeles Times, and sources we've talked to at Which Way, L.A.? , say Beck was not the first choice of the Mayor's own Police Commission.

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

Mayor Antonio Villagraigosa said he struggled long and hard before choosing Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. Today's Los Angeles Times, and sources we've talked to at Which Way, L.A.?, say Beck was not the first choice of the Mayor's own Police Commission.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Antonio Villaraigosa

    former Mayor of Los Angeles and a member of Mayor Karen Bass’ transition team

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