LA Secession Battle Enters Final Hours

Secession efforts in the nation's second-largest city appear doomed to failure.

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November 4, 2002, 12:00 PM PST

"A recent Times Poll of likely voters found overwhelming opposition citywide to both breakup proposals. Valley residents were more closely divided, however, with likely voters in the East Valley opposing the breakup even as those in the West Valley were split on the prospect.Throughout the campaign, Hahn and his allies have tried to raise doubts on secession's impact in a number of areas, notably public safety and finances: Would taxes go up? Could services be slashed? What about police and fire protection in the event of an earthquake?"

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Battle Over Breakup Enters Final Hours

Sunday, November 3, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics United States

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