HOLDEN PULLS OUT OF CONTENTION : COUNCILMAN SAYS MAYORAL RACE ENTRY WOULD HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE, DIVISIVE.Byline: Rick Orlov Daily News Staff Writer The dynamics of this year's race for mayor changed dramatically Monday with the announcement by Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. City Councilman Nate Holden Nathaniel "Nate" R. Holden (1929-) served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1987 to 2002. He previously served a term on the California State Senate and was Assistant Chief Deputy to then Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn. that he would not challenge Mayor Richard Riordan Richard J. Riordan (born May 1, 1930) is a Republican politician from California, U.S. who served as the California Secretary of Education from 2003–2005 and as Mayor of Los Angeles from 1993–2001. Riordan ran for Governor of California unsuccessfully in 2002. and state Sen. Tom Hayden Thomas Emmett "Tom" Hayden (born December 11, 1939) is an American social and political activist and politician, most famous for his involvement in the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1960s. . Holden, 67, announced his decision on the steps of City Hall, saying that for him to make a third run at mayor successful, he would have to wage a highly negative campaign that could further divide the city. ``The residents of a divided house will never see the land of promise,'' Holden said. But he promised to remain active in his opposition to Riordan on issues ranging from the reappointment reappointment Hospital practice The renewal of medical staff membership and privileges of a practitioner whose previous service on the medical staff has met the staff's standard of Pt care. See Appointment. of Police Chief Willie L. Williams Willie L. Williams (born 1 October, 1943) was chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from 1992 to 1997, taking over after chief Daryl Gates' resignation following the 1992 Los Angeles riots. , the DreamWorks film studio project and the operation of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Holden's announcement came on the final day for candidates to declare their intentions for the April 8 election, where a total of 19 candidates have filed for mayor, with only Riordan and Hayden well known. At the close of the declaration period, City Councilman Mike Feuer received a boost when his principal opponent, Sherman Oaks businessman Jeff Brain, decided not to enter the council race. ``I've decided I can do more in running for the charter reform commission,'' Brain said. ``I don't think I'd be effective as the only one of 15 council members interested in reforming the way the city works.'' Real estate manager Elijah Rosenberg of Los Angeles did file to run against Feuer. The declaration of intent period for the charter commissions will run from Jan. 22 to 27. It was Holden's announcement that took most observers by surprise after his constant attacks on Riordan and a statement released last week that criticized Hayden as being a ``Johnny-come-lately'' to city issues. Holden said he was saddened by his own decision, but felt Hayden would be able to pose a sufficient challenge to Riordan to raise the issues with which he is concerned. Holden would not say whether he would endorse Hayden, D-Los Angeles. Some political observers believe Holden's decision could help Riordan in his effort to collect a majority in the April election to avoid a runoff. ``This decreases the chance of a runoff,'' said Bill Carrick, who is managing Riordan's campaign. ``(Holden) would have done well in the African-American community and help increase turnout there.'' But Hayden has said he believes he can beat Riordan with or without a strong third candidate. Hayden pollster poll·ster n. One that takes public-opinion surveys. Also called polltaker. Word History: The suffix -ster is nowadays most familiar in words like pollster, jokester, huckster, Larry Rehmer said Holden's withdrawal could help the senator in attracting African-American votes in his campaign. Democratic political consultant Richard Lichtenstein said he didn't believe Holden's decision will affect the outcome. Hayden, in the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , continued his attacks on Riordan on the radio show, ``Which Way L.A.'' on KCRW-FM (89.9), by questioning conflicts of interest for the mayor, increased growth in the city and the need for government to be closer to the public. ``The city is too big now to be run by such a small government,'' Hayden said. ``One of the things is that City Hall is too far away and too remote. Riordan said he planned to campaign hard against Hayden. ``I have a record to stand on and I'm proud to defend it,'' Riordan said. Filings for Los Angeles city offices These are candidates who have filed declarations of intent to run for city offices in the April 8 election: Mayor: Mayor Richard Riordan; state Sen. Tom Hayden of Los Angeles; entertainment industry representative Stephen Staats of Venice; consultant-paralegal Kwame A. Boateng; inventor Derek Armand Fuchs of Los Angeles; clerk James P. Dunlap of Los Angeles; newspaperman Leonard Shapiro of Los Angeles; legal researcher G. Juan Johnson of Los Angeles; civil rights activist Sandra Noble of Hollywood; real property manager Stanley Franklin Allen; county employee Sandra G. Baker of Los Angeles; government worker Martin Luther King Aubrey; railroad worker Craig A. Honts of Los Angeles; John E. Bishop of North Hollywood, who listed no occupation; business owner Candido J. Marez of Northridge; engineer Philip R. Ashamallah of Los Angeles; bus operator Andre Ruben Perez of Los Angeles; attorney Orleans Victor McFoy of Los Angeles; and community planner Warren D. Williams of Los Angeles. City Attorney: City Attorney James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California and attorney Ted Stein of Encino. Controller: Controller Rick Tuttle Rick Tuttle (born 1940) was Los Angeles City Controller from 1985 to 2001. He stressed the importance of creating a strong democratic influence at UCLA, which was in his words "the best large public university in a major city. , health care worker Virginia Garza of Los Angeles, and businessman Michael D. Margolin of Van Nuys. 1st City Council District: Councilman Mike Hernandez, retired council deputy Rose Marie This article is about the actress. For other persons of the same name, see Rose Marie (disambiguation). Rose Marie (born August 15, 1923) is an actress who had a career as a child star under the name Baby Rose Marie Lopez of Los Angeles, businessman Jean Durand of Los Angeles, and association executive director Gilbert Carrasco of Los Angeles. 3rd City Council District: Councilwoman Laura Chick, businessman Mort Diamond of Canoga Park, and administrator Peter Ireland of Van Nuys. 5th City Council District: Councilman Mike Feuer and real estate manager Elijah Rosenberg of Los Angeles. 7th City Council District: Councilman Richard Alarcon and businessman Ollie McCaulley of Panorama City. 9th District: Councilwoman Rita Walters Rita Walters (1930-) is currently the commissioner of the Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to this position, she served on the Los Angeles City Council representing the 9th district. During that time, she chaired the Arts, Health & Humanities Committee. , police Officer Peter Torres of Los Angeles, human rights advocate Addie Miller of Los Angeles, resource consultant Floyd Ray Frazier of Los Angeles and contractor Ben Veal of Los Angeles. 11th City Council District: Community planning advocate Cindy Miscikowski Cindy Miscikowski represented the 11th District on the Los Angeles City Council for two full terms from 1997 through 2005. Previously, she was an aide to Councilman Marvin Braude and the Executive Director of the Skitball Cultural Center in its beginning stages. of Los Angeles, former mayoral aide Georgia Mercer of Tarzana, businessman Mark Isler of Van Nuys, real estate broker Russ Cook of Tarzana, businessman Scott D. Wagenseller of Los Angeles, police Detective Ed Hale of Los Angeles, attorney Craig Steven Bloom of Woodland Hills, administrator Doug Friedman Doug Friedman (b. September 1, 1971 in Greenwich, Connecticut) is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the eleventh round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, 222nd overall, by the Quebec Nordiques. of Los Angeles and businessman James Watt McCormick of Pacific Palisades Palisades, cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River, NE N.J. and SE N.Y., extending from N of Jersey City, N.J., to the vicinity of Piermont, N.Y., with a general altitude of from 350 ft to 550 ft (107–168 m). . 13th City Council District: Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg Jackie Goldberg (born June 16, 1937) is an American politician and teacher, and a member of the Democratic Party. She is a former member of the California State Assembly. , garment worker Gale Shangold of Los Angeles, entertainment executive Jacqueline Shabel of Hollywood, legal secretary Patricia Jean Parker of Los Angeles and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most specialist Ted Neubauer of Hollywood. 15th City Council District: Councilman Rudy Svorinich Rudy Svorinich (born 1960) is a Republican who served on the Los Angeles City Council representing the 15th district. A resident of San Pedro, his diverse district also includes the community of Watts. He was elected to the council in 1993 and served two full terns. Jr., Minister Mujahid Abdul-Karim of Los Angeles, executive assistant Diana Elizabeth Contreras of Wilmington, community advocate Desiderio Chavez of Wilmington, and university instructor Dennis Kortheuer of San Pedro. Community College District races: District 2: Trustee Elizabeth Garfield, civil engineer Charles Bergson of Los Angeles and lawyer Andrew Kim of Los Angeles. District 4: Businesswoman Marilyn Grunwald of Van Nuys; attorney James C. Regan of Los Angeles; social worker Richard Yanez of Los Angeles; attorney Tim Reuben of Encino; Ron Alfonso Ramirez of Monterey Park, no occupation listed; City Council deputy Lewis Lester of Los Angeles; police Lt. Ross Moen of Marina del Rey; community college teacher Kelly Candaele of Los Angeles; student youth adviser John Millhone of Winnetka; professor Patrick K. Prinster of Los Angeles; and businessman Marc Winters of Chatsworth. District 6: Trustee Althea Baker, City Council deputy Lewis Lester of Los Angeles, oil worker Eli Green of Los Angeles, engineer Khalil Khalil of San Pedro, educator Sirlord R. Morse of Northridge, estate planner Stephen C. Brecht of Woodland Hills, graduate student Roberto N. Galvan of Los Angeles, community college instructor Nancy Pearlman of Los Angeles, teacher Sonia Capadocia of Los Angeles and attorney Charles Robert Sutton of Van Nuys. CAPTION(S): box Box: Canddiate filings (see text) |
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