Los Angeles With A Borough System?

What would happen if Los Angeles took a lesson from New York City and developed a federation of boroughs? Would it work?

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January 8, 2001, 12:00 PM PST

By Gwen Hilburn

This commentary by Kevin Starr looks at the borough system for Los Angeles. Would such a plan stem the secessionist move? Rather than deconstruct Los Angeles, re-envision it. Use the neighborhood councils as building blocks. Then decide what must be done locally, regionally, and singularly as a city.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: To Stem Secessionism, Adopt a Borough System

Sunday, January 7, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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