L.A.'s Unofficial State Of The City Address

A respected businessman gives a no-holds barred review of urban development in Los Angeles.

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May 29, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

In mid-May, Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan gave his final State of the City speech--a glowing docudrama recounting his achievements. Unfortunately, what the speech left out was the continuing dysfunction of Los Angeles' city departments, the further in-fighting between neighborhoods and the growing sentiment that secession might actually happen. Coincidentally, Dan Garcia, an acommplished civic activist as well, gave his version of Mayoral leadership to a Westside Urban Forum group just days earlier. Garcia's review is much different than the Mayor's. And, unlike the Mayor, he offers some suggestions on how to respond to the City's challanges.

Thanks to Jon Lonner

FULL STORY: Garcia's State Of The City Address: Dan Garcia Offers A Real Agenda

Sunday, May 27, 2001 in The Planning Report

Government / Politics California

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