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CD1 Candidates Answer Questions About Trash, Gangs

Two issues noted as major concerns for community members were addressed by the candidates last night.

The four candidates vying for the Council District 1 seat in March's city-wide elections answered community questions for more than an hour on Monday evening at the Carlin G. Recreation Center in Mount Washington.

The candidates were quizzed on both their knowledge of hyper-local issues, including the Mount Washington-Glassell Park specific plan, and regional concerns, such as how they would support the revitalization of the L.A. River.

They were also asked to address two issues that were bought up by Patch readers both in our comments section and on our Facebook page: illegal dumping and gang crime.

In the above video, candidates José Gardea, Gil Cedillo, Jesse Rosas and William Rodriguez Morrison provide their answers to those questions.

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nonoise May 19, 2013 at 11:17 am
False? Wrong!! I have the letter as proof. Did "no way, Jose" write the letter? IfRead More patch wants to see it, let me know. It is the truth.
Jack Fenn May 19, 2013 at 09:06 pm
Janet, I'm with you on your observation that Jose Gardea will give you straightforward answersRead More "without . . . political evasion." He's a refreshing contrast to the candidates we've come to accept. So let's stop accepting them and elect Jose Gardea! Whoever wins is likely in for 12 years. Make the right choice!
nonoise May 19, 2013 at 10:20 am
Did "no way, Jose" write the letter of support to Divine Saviour Catholic ChurchRead More "encouraging" them to take me to court? (they lost, I won). It was written on city letterhead, clearly a violation of separation of church and state where the city had to business in a public dispute. And, clearly an abuse of power. Come on, Jose, did you write the letter?
nonoise May 19, 2013 at 08:37 am
Don't vote for "no way, Jose". "No way, Jose" means another 12 years of "doRead More nothing, Ed Reyes". Jose has been in office for 12 years and has done nothing to improve our district. How can anyone think of voting for some one else? EASY!! " CD1 has no jobs, no new businesses, huge potholes, dirty sidewalks, too much violence, and a lot of other problems. Where has "no way, Jose" been? He has not been in the district or attended any neighborhood councilmeetings or any community meetings. LAPD Northeast has been without a neighborhood prosecutor for 3 years due to Jose and his boss budget cuts to the city attorney's office. \ His boss, "do nothing, Ed Reyes" has not even been campaining for him. It looks like "no way, Jose" wants to distance himself from his boss. That will not work. CD1 deserves someone that will work for them and clean up the district and bring in much needed businesses and jobs. Don't vote for another 12 years of "do nothing, Ed Reyes" with his employee, "no way, Jose". Vote for change. Vote for Gil Cedillo.