Is governance the lost hard “G” in Los Angeles?

The scope of governing in the LA region is quite broad, encompassing regional, county, city, and community institutions and processes. The paradox of governance is that rather than acting in concert, these various institutions and processes often manifest conflicting and competing interests. Demogra...

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Published in:Cities 1998-06, Vol.15 (3), p.185-192
Main Authors: Andranovich, Greg, Riposa, Gerry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
California
Cities
Citizen participation
Community organization
County and municipal relations
Governance
Government and politics
Intergovernmental relations
Local government
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Neighborhoods
Political institutions
Regional government
Subnational government
U.S.A
United States
Urban areas
Urban policy
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Summary:The scope of governing in the LA region is quite broad, encompassing regional, county, city, and community institutions and processes. The paradox of governance is that rather than acting in concert, these various institutions and processes often manifest conflicting and competing interests. Demographic changes, power struggles between the various governing institutions, and the continuation of “downtown”-oriented politics have created a volatile political environment. The language and symbols of community empowerment, without true representation and participation, have been the legacy of governing LA. This article charts the course of governance in LA, briefly focusing on the significant issues at the regional, county, city, and finally returning the community level to clarify the preconditions for returning governance to its rightful position in the discussion of governing this city.
ISSN:0264-2751
1873-6084
DOI:10.1016/S0264-2751(98)00006-7