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Mayoral candidate Kevin James wins Richard Riordan's vote

February 18 2013
Written by Doug McIntyre.

The 39th mayor of Los Angeles wants Kevin James to be the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles.

 

"Kevin is the only candidate capable of creating real pension reform," said former Mayor Richard Riordan. "His complete independence from the special interest groups at City Hall will allow Kevin to establish real change for L.A.," Riordan continued in his much-coveted endorsement last Friday.

"I strongly encourage my fellow Angelenos to support him."

How much weight Riordan's nod will carry with the public remains to be seen, but it certainly encouraged James as the mayor's race enters the home stretch. (Read more) [[hotlink]]

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