14th District

As The Times noted, the “14th District Bonanza” (editorial, March 31) will be quite a shootout. However, out of the 14 candidates vying to replace Richard Alatorre, I am left wondering why The Times chose to praise Victor Griego. Griego’s career as a City Hall lobbyist makes me believe that he is just a hired gun. Moreover, it has been written that he moved into the district just to run for office.

MARIO SOLIS MARICH

Highland Park

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Of the four candidates you praised, only one sticks out, Nick Pacheco. Luis Cetina’s good looks but vacant catch-phrases make him the ultimate empty suit. Griego’s lobbying career and recent move into the district are an insult to the community. Alvin Parra’s qualification for running seems to be that he quixotically ran against Alatorre four years ago. On April 13, I am voting for Pacheco.

ANGELES REYNOSO

Los Angeles