MAYORAL CANDIDATES DIG IN HAHN, HERTZBERG MISS FORUM AT STEPHEN WISE TEMPLE.Byline: Rick Orlov Staff Writer Three of the major candidates for mayor - with both subtle and overt Public; open; manifest. The term overt is used in Criminal Law in reference to conduct that moves more directly toward the commission of an offense than do acts of planning and preparation that may ultimately lead to such conduct. OVERT. Open. digs at Mayor 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 - offered their own distinct personalities as reasons why they should be the city's next mayor during a Thursday debate. Councilmen Antonio Villaraigosa Antonio Ramon Villaraigosa (born Antonio (Tony) Ramon Villar, Jr. on January 23, 1953) is the mayor of Los Angeles, California. He is the first Latino mayor of Los Angeles since Cristobal Aguilar in 1872. and Bernard Ber·nard , Claude 1813-1878. French physiologist noted for his study of the digestive and nervous systems. Parks and state Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, each said they could do more to provide the visible leadership they believe residents want, which they are not getting from Hahn. ``If you want to continue with what we have, with the allegations of corruption, with the 'pay to play,' then vote for what you have,'' Parks said. ``But, if you want a change, vote for me.'' The comments came during a forum of about 100 people, sponsored by the Stephen Wise Temple and the Jewish Home for the Aging. Hahn was invited but did not attend. The fifth major candidate, former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg, was forced to cancel because of a family emergency. Parks cited his experience as chief of police and the fact he came late to politics, with his election to the City Council two years ago. ``I am not a career politician,'' Parks said. ``I think the reason we have so many of the problems we have today is because of career politicians.'' Villaraigosa, who lost to Hahn four years ago, said he will bring a new sense of purpose to the city, and will bring caring and consensus-building to the job. ``I believe in this city. I believe in the people who live here,'' Villaraigosa said. ``I care about what happens. I still believe in what John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in said: 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.' ``I don't believe there is a government program for every answer. If you see a problem, roll up your sleeves. Mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus. a child. Plant a tree. I think people are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. someone who cares and who can build consensus.'' Alarcon said he offers a brand of leadership willing to take on the special interests. ``I'm the long shot. The dark horse. The little engine that could,'' Alarcon said. ``That's why I have the least amount of money of all the candidates. But, you know what? I like my position. ``The way I look at it is it's fourth down in the fourth quarter with 98 yards to go for a victory. Why not throw a bomb and vote for Alarcon.'' Rick Orlov, (213) 978-0390 rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com |
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