Which Way, L.A.?
The Primary's Over, Prepare for the Runoff
It’s Garcetti and Greuel in the runoff for Mayor, both opposed to the sales tax increase that was defeated. Also, LA Times columnist Steve Lopez on the low voter turnout.
By Warren Olney • • 32m ListenIt's Garcetti and Greuel in the runoff for Mayor of Los Angeles, both opponents of the sales tax increase that went down to defeat. If that means more cuts in services, how will that impact their runoff election in May? What about the influence of organized labor? Despite major political stakes for Los Angeles, voter turnout was 16%. For the LAUSD school board it was six or seven percent. We talk with LA Times columnist Steve Lopez about the latest civic embarrassment. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, in death — as in life — Venezuela's Hugo Chavez remains controversial. Will Cuba play a role in choosing his successor?
Banner image: Eric Garcetti (L) and Wendy Greuel (R) celebrate after winning a place in the May mayoral election.
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2 storiesThe Primary's Over, Prepare for the Runoff
In May's runoff election for Mayor of Los Angeles, City Controller Wendy Greuel will face off against City Councilman Eric Garcetti . Both were opposed to Proposition A , the sales tax increase that went down to a sound defeat in yesterday's election.
Read the story23 minLow Voter Turnout Signals Need for a Change
They gave an election and almost nobody came. There was a 16 percent turnout in the City of Los Angeles; six or seven percent for the School Board. When we asked on Facebook, several of those who did vote said, "Because I Love LA." Others said it's a right and a privilege that others have fought for and one said, "I can't complain if I don't."
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