mayor
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On the day the fire erupted, amid increasingly urgent forecasts of high wind warnings, the mayor was away on a diplomatic trip to Ghana.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Speaking over small snack plates and beverages, many said they saw real improvements in the homeless populations around their neighborhood during Bass’ tenure as mayor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The board ended up directing the mayor to try to negotiate for the fuel facility, but didn’t immediately allow her to use eminent domain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
After securing the support of San Fernando Valley Republicans and Democratic centrists and making small inroads among Latinos, Riordan became the first Republican L.A. mayor elected in 36 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Also in 1915, blacks played a decisive role in electing the mayor, Republican William Thompson.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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