There are two other announced candidates for mayor, Councilman Joel Wachs and businessman Steve Soboroff. Villaraigosa said the early endorsements were important in establishing his credentials within the African-American community and building support. As I travel around the city, people have the same concerns. Whether it's Sherman Oaks or Studio City or Chatsworth or Porter Ranch or Venice and Westchester. They are taking about city services and jobs and education.
People are frustrated and they are talking about separating from the city.
We have a chance to make things better if we can get people to work together.