Darren Faulk

Los Angeles, you have a new mayor: Antonio Villaraigosa. Little analysis is necessary: Villaraigosa had name recognition, three times the cash, and an LA record to run on (though there is MUCH debate about what he's actually done on the Council). Hahn had scandals, a horrific staff, and eroded... continue reading on LAist

We’re not really sure when we stopped paying attention to the inconsistencies and broken promises spouted by the political leadership of Los Angeles. “We” not only being the writers of LAist, but also the editors of the Times and the City’s citizens. The instant broken promise we are referring... continue reading on LAist

So, you’re telling us that there’s more than a month until the mayoral election? Shouldn’t we just hold it now? All three of the major challengers (Alarcon, Parks, and Bobzilla Hertzberg) have endorsed Villaraigosa. He’s opened up an 18-point lead on Hahn. Oh, and he holds a large fundraising... continue reading on LAist

We hope you enjoyed your Cesar Chavez festivities last week, because the timing of the holiday is quite appropriate when it comes to much of the discussion on the Mayor’s race. Chavez’s empowerment of Latinos (what else is “si, se puede”?) awakened both Latino political consciousness and served notice... continue reading on LAist

First of all, LAist apologizes for not getting our election story in–we were out at various election night parties to all hours and didn’t have time to write anything. The obvious story to write about is the rematch: Hahn vs. Villaraigosa, Part II. But we’ll be able to talk... continue reading on LAist