Rebuild L.A.

A member of Rebuild L.A. thinks we should not emulate South Carolina’s economic development strategy (Oct. 18) nor even compare ourselves with that state because it’s a low-cost, low-wage “backwater.” With such arrogance (and ignorance) on the part of someone appointed to offer leadership and help attract new jobs, is it any wonder why Rebuild L.A. is off to a slow start?

FRANK J. GARZA

Los Angeles