During the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time listening. I have been particularly interested in the discussions I have had with neighborhood council leaders. I’ve learned that opinions about City Hall are as diverse as our many great neighborhoods. Some want decentralization; others aren’t so sure. Some think neighborhood councils have little power to make real change; others believe the responsibility is sufficient.
The one consistent theme I hear, however, is that no one is satisfied that City Hall is doing everything it could to make LA the great world city it has the potential of being. I hear from neighborhood councils from every part of the city a real desire for action and change. No one is satisfied with mediocre leadership.
I know where I want to lead this city, but I’ve learned something important since I started campaigning: I can’t change LA by myself. The power to change LA rests with YOU. If you truly want change in City Hall, bring real power back to our neighborhoods and transform Los Angeles, you’ll have to take responsibility and action – on election day and beyond.
I’ll keep talking with a lot of you in our great neighborhoods. Please keep sharing with me your great ideas.
