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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Candidates Vie to Fill Bernard Parks' Seat

    Since he won election to the LA City Council, former LAPD Chief Bernard Parks has been a lonely voice as a fiscal watchdog, often opposed to powerful labor unions. Now he's termed out and — ironically — unions may have a major role in determining his replacement.  Catherine Saillant is covering the 8th District contest for the LA Times .

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 19, 2015 • 1 min read

    Since he won election to the LA City Council, former LAPD Chief Bernard Parks has been a lonely voice as a fiscal watchdog, often opposed to powerful labor unions. Now he's termed out and — ironically — unions may have a major role in determining his replacement. Catherine Saillant is covering the 8th District contest for the LA Times.

    The four main contenders to replace Parks are:

    Forescee Hogan-Rowles

    Marqueece Harris-Dawson

    Bobbie Jean Anderson

    Robert Cole

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Independent Producer

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      Catherine Saillant

      Los Angeles Times

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