LA’s Scandal-Plagued Government

Entitled Career Politicians

Members of the City Council have engaged in racism, violence, and corruption. Should one telling citizens “Fuck You” on the way out surprise anyone?

“Lastly, to the disruptors and protesters…in their own words, I yield the rest of my time and fuck you.”

- Former City Council Member Paul Koretz

With term limits ending his time on the Los Angeles City Council, Paul Koretz decided that his next government paycheck would come from the City Controller’s office. The only thing that stood in his way was a movement propelled by a young upstart, Kenneth Meija. Apparently having lost touch with the electorate, the veteran politician went negative in the campaign by condemning his opponent for rallying against the status quo, which was the very thing that was propelling his following. Meija won nearly two-thirds of the vote, getting more votes than even Mayor Karen Bass.

Koretz’s bitterness at his loss was apparent as he said his goodbyes at his last City Council meeting. Instead of sailing away quietly into the sunset, the Councilman used his last seconds of…