Re "Consolidating a power base," Feb. 1
The statement from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's spokesman, Matt Szabo, that having three citywide politicians work in tandem would be "unequivocally positive" belies Councilwoman Wendy Greuel's attempt to present herself as independent of the mayor and is, furthermore, exactly the kind of statement used to justify dictatorships from all sides of the political spectrum. And Councilman Jack Weiss' dependence on the mayor is undeniable -- Villaraigosa is chair of Weiss' election campaign.
Los Angeles needs and deserves the checks and balances that only officeholders who are not beholden to each other can provide.
Eduardo Subelman
Los Angeles
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The adage "be careful what you wish for" couldn't be more apt when electing powerful political friends who seek the most influential seats in City Hall.
