--- [ ARCHIVE ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/archive) # Fred Mariscal May 11 2015 Written by CityWatch. [](https://www.addtoany.com/share) ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/contributors/Fred%20Mariscal.png) Fred Mariscal came to Los Angeles from Mexico City in 1992 to study at the University of Southern California, and has been in LA ever since. Fred is a community leader who serves as Vice Chair of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition, and sits on the board of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council representing Larchmont Village. He was a candidate for Los Angeles City Council in District 4. 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