Among the leading contenders are Oxy professor Eric Garcetti, former councilman Mike Woo, activist attorney Arthur Goldberg, former assemblyman Scott Wildman and former Jackie Goldberg staffers Conrad Terrazo. The Mayoral race sees City Attorney James Hahn leading a crowded pack which includes Antonio Villaraigosa, Steve Soboroff, Becerra, State Controller Kathleen Connell and Joel Wachs. As envisioned, the site will feature an interactive map of the Northeast Los Angeles area. As envisioned, bulletin boards will allow users to easily post announcements on rooms for rent, jobs available, or scheduled cultural events. The event successfully built bridges between the two communities' efforts to improve their business districts and climates.
Packets are still available with presentation materials.
In lieu of an Environmental Task Force Symposium scheduled for April, members will participate in a weekend-long celebration of Earth Day. The Environmental Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, April 20,21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Occidental College. Children's events will provide the focus on Saturday, including special activities, booths and live music. The upcoming elections for a new mayor and eight new council members represents more than just another election. More than half of the current city council membership will change and operate under a new mayor.