L.A. City Council District 2
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Proposition 8, a measure backed by Mayor Richard Riordan, asks voters to created an elected 15- member panel to overhaul the 72-year-old charter that many believe is outdated and cumbersome.
District 2 Charter Reform Candidates
Marvin Selter
Occupation: Chairman of an employee leasing firm.
Age: 69
Residence: Studio City
Endorsements: Mayor Richard Riordan, the San Fernando Valley Business and Professional Assn., Rep. Howard Berman (D-Mission Hills).
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John Simonson
Occupation: Consumer attorney
Age: 44
Residence: La Tuna Canyon
Endorsements: Neighborhood Cause Coalition, Los Angeles County Democratic Party, San Fernando Valley Democratic Party
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Ann Finn
Occupation: Retired social worker / community activist
Age: 81
Residence: Shadow Hills
Endorsements: Police Protective League, city’s Service Employees International Union, Council President John Ferraro
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