The race for the council district seat has been bitter at times (in spite of the fact that the two men were friends), but both candidates--incumbent Jose Huizar and entrepreneur Rudy Martinez have vowed to end negative campaigning and focus on the issues. Huizar grew up in Boyle Heights and was the first Latino immigrant elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 2005. Huizar says his political experience will prove invaluable in the midst of the city’s budget crisis. He has promised to shut down illegal medical marijuana dispensaries and wants to bring more resources to the district. Rudy Martinez is a business owner and entrepreneur. He was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Echo Park. Martinez wants to help cut through the red tape for business owners, create jobs, and go after dozens of massage parlors in the district that he believes are offering illegal services. Will more stones be thrown by these two candidates before the race is over, or will they focus their attention on the issues plaguing CD14?
Guests:
Jose Huizar, incumbent Los Angeles City Councilman and candidate for council district 14
Rudy Martinez, candidate, Los Angeles City Council district 14