Politics & Government

CD 1 Election Candidates Discuss Local, Regional Issues

Gil Cedillo and José Gardea appear before a large crowd of residents from Highland Park, Mt. Washington, Cypress Park and beyond.

Former Assemblyman Gil Cedillo and Council District 1 Chief of Staff José Gardea appeared before a crowd of about 125 people Saturday in a candidates’ forum and discussion held at the Highland Park Recreation Center.

The candidates offered their views on a range of local and regional issues, including bike lanes, affordable housing, digital billboards, public safety, the 710 freeway and the Wal-Mart Chinatown.

The runoff election between the two candidates will be held May 21.

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Stay tuned for videos on the candidates’ discussions on local and regional issues in Spanish.

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