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Voices of the Valley

Steve and Melissa Bidermann take a walk along the foothills overlooking the Valley above Granada Hills.  (GEORGE WILHELM / LAT)

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Voices of the Valley

North Hollywood resident Salvador Torres, with his children Salvadore, 12, and Sofia, 7, said he has worked very hard to get where he is —- but he doesn't see much return for the city taxes he pays.

North Hollywood resident Salvador Torres, with his children Salvadore, 12, and Sofia, 7, said he has worked very hard to get where he is —- but he doesn’t see much return for the city taxes he pays.  (LORI SHEPLER / LAT)

Michael Corgnati of Sherman Oaks says people over the hill look down on the Valley, and residents feel a stigma for living there.

Michael Corgnati of Sherman Oaks says people over the hill look down on the Valley, and residents feel a stigma for living there.  (BRIAN VANDER BRUG / LAT)

Tom and Forbes Riley, expecting twins, believe an independent Valley would be able to create a better school system.

Tom and Forbes Riley, expecting twins, believe an independent Valley would be able to create a better school system.  (BRIAN VANDER BRUG / LAT)

Bob and Marge Driscoll, standing in front of their Woodland Hills home, feel they are cut off from the city decision-making process because downtown Los Angeles is so far away.

Bob and Marge Driscoll, standing in front of their Woodland Hills home, feel they are cut off from the city decision-making process because downtown Los Angeles is so far away.  (RICHARD HARTOG / LAT)

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