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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Rumble in West Hollywood

    Since it was incorporated 27 years ago, West Hollywood has been known worldwide as a "gay destination." Some 37% of its residents are gay or lesbian. Now its reputation for enlightened self-government is under challenge. In next month’s city council election, veteran incumbents are accused of selling out to developers. Would term limits make…

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

    Since it was incorporated 27 years ago, West Hollywood has been known worldwide as a "gay destination." Some 37% of its residents are gay or lesbian. Now its reputation for enlightened self-government is under challenge. In next month’s city council election, veteran incumbents are accused of selling out to developers. Would term limits make for a healthier democracy? Or does their institutional memory make them more valuable than ever?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      John D'Amico

      West Hollywood City Council

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      Karen Ocamb

      Frontiers in LA

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      Bob Stern

      Center for Governmental Studies

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    A Rumble in West Hollywood
    1. 0:00Los Angeles County Task Force Mobilizes to Aid New Zealand Quake Victims
    2. 7:15A Rumble in West HollywoodYou’re reading this
    3. 26:00Libya at a Bloody Crossroads
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