Dividing The Nation's Second-Largest City

"If secession succeeds, Los Angeles would lose a third of its population, putting it third in line behind New York and Chicago in terms of size. With 1.35 million residents, the new, as-yet-unnamed city would automatically become the nation's sixth largest. Its mayor would have instant clout - clout that would come at the expense of Los Angeles and its own politicians, according to political observers...other state and local civic leaders...claim that secession would weaken both halves rather than strengthen the new, smaller wholes. It would also compromise public safety, they warn, possibly delaying the construction of fire and police stations."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan