mayor
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In 1973, Tom Bradley became L.A.’s. first Black mayor by assembling Black, Jewish, white and Latino liberals into a coalition that ended decades of conservative white rule at City Hall.
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
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 commission’s proposal calls for the city attorney to be nominated by the mayor, and confirmed by the City Council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
At noon on the following day, Wense Grabarek was sworn in as mayor of Durham, inheriting a city described by one newspaper as “a powder keg.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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