Mayor Tom Bradley
I heard the news of Mayor Tom Bradley’s death as I was driving to Cal State Northridge, and I was shocked and saddened.
I was a little girl here in Los Angeles during his terms in office. I’ll admit I do not remember much about his political accomplishments as a public leader. What I do remember is a nice man giving my grade school class a tour of the Children’s Museum. He went on the replica of the city bus with me and pretended to drive around. When he said goodbye that day, he told us that if we ever needed anything, he’d be in “that building over there.” He was pointing to City Hall.
I guess that’s the best way to remember our beloved mayor, through the eyes of his young Angelenos.
Goodbye, Mr. Bradley. Thanks for the fun ride.
ELIZABETH PEISNER, Woodland Hills
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