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Posted in [LA WATCHDOG](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog). ## [Draining the LA Swamp](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/18906-draining-the-la-swamp) About to be termed out City Council President Herb Wesson is consumed by his race for County Supervisor. He orchestrated budget busting raises for t… --- [ ![](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/media/yootheme/cache/30/095f-30c7cbae.png) ](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/18891-they-knew)### [They Knew!](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/18891-they-knew) Written by Jack Humphreville on November 25 2019. 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