Scott, Alissa, and Rachel talk about the CD 6 primary results, Mark Ridley-Thomas’s conviction and where that leaves the people of CD 10, allegations of a toxic workplace in the City Controller’s office, and the “New LA” of Karen Bass’s first State of the City.
In the style of “Thank U” by Alanis Morissette
How ‘bout finally getting out of this office?
How ’bout finally answering when you were called up?
How ’bout those sweet parents writing all the checks?
How ’bout that ever elusive floor vote
Thank you, India
Thank you, parents
Thank you, seven Republicans
Thank you, loyalty
Thank you, yoga pants
Thank you, thank you, Biden
How ’bout we won’t blame you for everything?
How ’bout you can enjoy the city for once?
How ’bout how good it feels to finally forget you
How ’bout actually leaving for real this time?
Thank you, India
Thank you, parents
Thank you, seven Republicans
Thank you, loyalty
Thank you, yoga pants
Thank you, thank you, Biden
From the moment we let go of you
Then we got way more than we wanted
That moment we were over it
Then you spent two more years in town
How ’bout no longer being mayor of this place
How ’bout something that’s much more easy
How ’bout an ambassador buying your way out
How ’bout straight to New Delhi without stopping?
Thank you, India
Thank you, privilege
Thank you, […]
Continue ReadingScott, Alissa, and Rachel talk about the CD 6 primary results, Mark Ridley-Thomas’s conviction and where that leaves the people of CD 10, allegations of a toxic workplace in the City Controller’s office, and the “New LA” of Karen Bass’s first State of the City.
Listen NowScott, Alissa, and Rachel are back! In this episode: the CD 6 special election and which candidate is the most “not Nury,” the fence finally coming down at Echo Park Lake, awaiting the verdict for the Mark Ridley-Thomas trial, and a final sendoff to now-Ambassador Eric Garcetti.
Update: Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty of 7 felonies, including counts of bribery, conspiracy, honest services mail fraud, and honest services wire fraud. Here’s our thread of previous coverage, including Scott’s hour-long emergency episode from the day of the indictment.
Listen NowIt’s the end of the year! It’s the end of the Garcetti era! It’s unfortunately still not the end of Kevin de León’s tenure as councilmember! Scott, Alissa, and Rachel recap the end of 2022 — including election results and the promises of a new and slightly more progressive council — and make predictions for 2023.
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