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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will LA's Neighborhood Councils Ever Work?

    LA's Neighborhood Councils, which began seven years ago as part of the effort to head off San Fernando Valley Secession, are getting mixed reviews. Do they provide grassroots input to city government as promised? What works and what doesn't.  Do councils get along? We hear from council members.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 19, 2006 • 30m Listen

    LA's Neighborhood Councils, which began seven years ago as part of the effort to head off San Fernando Valley Secession, are getting mixed reviews. Do they provide grassroots input to city government as promised? What works and what doesn't. Do councils get along? We hear from council members.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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