Jan Perry

former LA city councilmember

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Former Los Angeles City Councilwoman, representing the 9th District, which runs from Watts to downtown; 2013 candidate for mayor of Los Angeles

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Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan died this week. The businessman-turned-politician led LA after the Rodney King uprisings and through the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

The late Richard Riordan saw City Hall as a place to make deals

Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan died this week. The businessman-turned-politician led LA after the Rodney King uprisings and through the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

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After racist audio involving LA City Council members was leaked, Angelenos must make their feelings clear about whether the involved parties should keep their seats, says former member…

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