Hollywood’s honorary mayor

Re “Who could walk the Walk?” Opinion, March 20

Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge the honorary mayor of Hollywood? Surely you jest. Perhaps the mayor of Burbank? It’s been Burbank residents, in particular the equestrians who ride in Griffith Park, who seem to have managed to get LaBonge to cater to their whims. For too many years, despite the obvious need to get kids outside and exercising, LaBonge has succumbed to the desires of non-L.A. residents who want Griffith Park’s trails to remain a bicycle-free haven. C’mon, Tom, open up a trail or two in the park and give kids and their out-of-shape parents alike a place to get outside and exercise without facing the high-speed traffic on the streets that wind through the park.

We don’t need all the trails in the park, but couldn’t you give us at least one?

Michael Goodman

North Hollywood

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Re “Who’ll reign for Hollywood?” March 17

So the name Angelyne automatically comes to mind in connection with Hollywood? The words that first pop into my mind when her name is mentioned are “tacky” and “tasteless.”

Not only was Gary Owens a good friend of the late Johnny Grant, he was also a much-loved radio personality for many years when he was at KMPC and has long been identified with Hollywood. Let’s go with G.O.!

Ellie Doud

Van Nuys