Mayor Bradley’s Appointees and Fund-Raising
In response to “Bradley Names Activist to Sit on Police Panel” (Metro, Nov. 14):
Well, at least we know what a $27,000 mayoral campaign contribution will buy; an appointment to the Los Angeles Airport Commission. And, if aviation is over your head, you can become a police commissioner!
Of course, Melanie Lomax is much more suited for this position. She is a civil rights activist and has a strong foundation in criminology since her grandfather used to run a bookmaking operation in Los Angeles. And, as Bradley said, “Mrs. Lomax’s commitment to Los Angeles’ minority community is unparalleled.” Let’s hope as a police commissioner she has a commitment to all communities within the City of Angels.
The article implies that the spoils system and cronyism are alive and well in modern-day Los Angeles. Let’s hope I’m wrong.
SALLY GORDON, Los Angeles
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