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politics1d ago
He pushed a $1-billion Hollywood studio project. Now, he wants to be L.A.'s next city controller
- Zach Sokoloff, Hackman Capital, is running for Los Angeles city controller after leading the TVC project to a council approval.
- The $1-billion Television City redevelopment was approved by the Los Angeles City Council, a key milestone for Sokoloff's campaign.
- Incumbent Kenneth Mejia’s audits and multi-year budgeting are cited as moving city policies, according to his team.
- Political analyst Fernando Guerra notes Mejia’s incumbency and social media strength as potential advantages in the race.
- Isadore Hall is another candidate challenging Mejia, bringing additional competition to the race.
- Television City lawsuits continue to surface, affecting the broader context of the campaign.
- Mejia’s campaign emphasizes a chief financial officer role and a shift toward multi-year budgeting.
- The mayoral and city budgets, including potential sales tax changes, are part of the broader finance conversation around city leadership.
- The race includes discussions about improving transparency and efficiency in city government.
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