Although Emanuel Pleitez is running a grassroots campaign and is currently not favored to win, he has developed interesting ideas that are worth considering regardless of who ultimately wins office.
Category Archives: Editorials
Mark Herd lacks complete grasp of a councilmember’s role
We do not think Mark Herd is qualified to take over for current councilmember Paul Koretz, because Herd offered unrealistic or shallow solutions to problems, both in Westwood and at the city level. Herd – a Westwood resident who grew up in the Village – is familiar with some local problems, like high business turnover […]
Jan Perry strong on education plan, but lacks job creation blueprint
Jan Perry’s understanding of the Los Angeles Unified School District and her thoughtfulness in other policy areas make her a candidate we would trust as mayor.
Eric Garcetti presents thorough plans for city and students
This board endorses Eric Garcetti for mayor because he understands the specific problems that different parts of Los Angeles face and has tailored solutions for each, along with economically feasible ways of funding their implementation.
Editorial: University relations should be priority for City Hall
It is in the best interest of both UCLA and the city government – and most importantly, of the Angelenos voting on Tuesday – for the relationship between the city’s higher education institutions and City Hall to grow. Los Angeles plays host to several high-profile universities, notably the California Institute of Technology and the University […]
Editorial: ASUCLA should act quickly to ensure display of historical wall mural
Three years after a Daily Bruin article prompted Associated Students UCLA to contemplate exposing a mural that has been covered for more than 20 years, ASUCLA is responding to student pressure to restore the mural.
Editorial: UC SHIP deficit must be solved sooner
It is no secret the University of California has a large budget deficit.