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    Which Way, L.A.?

    As Los Angeles Votes for a New Mayor, We Talk to the Old One

    For Antonio Villaraigosa, the days as Mayor of Los Angeles are dwindling down to a precious few. He'll be out of office on the first of July. Eight years ago, he became the first Latino to lead the city since 1872 and expectations were high for a man the national media were calling the "rock star" Mayor of LA.

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

    For Antonio Villaraigosa, the days as Mayor of Los Angeles are dwindling down to a precious few. He'll be out of office on the first of July. Eight years ago, he became the first Latino to lead the city since 1872 and expectations were high for a man the national media were calling the "rock star" Mayor of LA. He joins us as voters are still casting ballots for someone to replace him.

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    Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Legacy
    1. 0:00As Los Angeles Votes for a New Mayor, We Talk to the Old OneYou’re reading this
    2. 21:35How Neighborhood Councils Could Save Los Angeles
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater 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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      Franklin Gilliam, Jr.

      UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

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      Mariel Garza

      Executive Editor, Golden State

      News

    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Legacy
    1. 0:00As Los Angeles Votes for a New Mayor, We Talk to the Old OneYou’re reading this
    2. 21:35How Neighborhood Councils Could Save Los Angeles
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