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The Los Angeles Times' endorsements for the May 21 city election.
Eric Garcetti for mayor
He lacks executive experience but is the candidate with the most potential to meet the challenge.
Mike Feuer, still, for L.A. city attorney
The Times endorsed him in the March elections and still regards him as the far more qualified candidate in the May 21 runoff for this important office.
Ron Galperin for city controller
The Century City attorney has more expertise on fiscal issues than Councilman Dennis Zine, and he's got a track record that shows the persistence to make things happen.
Jose Gardea in City Council District 1
His thinking, vision and planning have been good for the district and good for Los Angeles.
Cindy Montañez in City Council District 6
Her deep knowledge of state and city government would serve her well on the City Council.
Curren Price in City Council District 9
His experience and connections suggest that he's better prepared for the enormous challenges the 9th presents.
Mitch O'Farrell in City Council District 13
His experience in this diverse district makes him the candidate best suited to represent its broad interests.
Monica Ratliff in L.A. Unified District 6
As a high-performing teacher at a high-achieving elementary school, she has a real-life perspective on what happens in the classroom and on how to best help disadvantaged students.
Nancy Pearlman for college seat
She speaks with deep knowledge about the Los Angeles Community College District's foibles and needs, and correctly identifies its most urgent challenge.
No on Proposition C
The muddled measure is essentially a primal scream about the role of money in politics. L.A. voters should reject it.
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The May 21 Los Angeles city election features 13 contests: six runoffs for citywide and council district races, one primary contest for a council district race, one Los Angeles Unified School District runoff, one Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees runoff and four ballot measures. Voters can request and cast ballots by mail beginning April 22.
To make our recommendations, the editorial board goes beyond our face-to-face discussions and studies the candidates, the districts and the issues and weighs them against the needs of the city. Continue reading ...