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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Coastal Commission's Peter Douglas Retires after 26 Years

    Peter Douglas helped write the laws that established the California Coastal Commission . For 26 years as executive director, he made it one of the most powerful, most revered and reviled regulatory agencies of its kind. He survived several attempts by developers and private property owners to oust him.

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

    Peter Douglas helped write the laws that established the California Coastal Commission. For 26 years as executive director, he made it one of the most powerful, most revered and reviled regulatory agencies of its kind. He survived several attempts by developers and private property owners to oust him. But now, lung cancer has forced his retirement at age 68. We hear from his fans and his critics.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      planning and environmental consultant

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