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Posted in [LA WATCHDOG](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog). ## [La La Land Gimmicks Will Cost Angelenos $20 Million](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/12984-la-la-land-gimmicks-will-cost-angelenos-20-million) LA WATCHDOG--Contrary to the recommendation of Controller Ron Galperin, the Los Angeles City Council passed a resolution on Wednesday approving the i… --- [ ![](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/media/yootheme/cache/5b/15027z1-5b63ebdd.png) ](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/12965-controller-ron-galperin-the-skunk-at-the-city-hall-garden-party)### [Controller Ron Galperin: The Skunk at the City Hall Garden Party](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/12965-controller-ron-galperin-the-skunk-at-the-city-hall-garden-party) Written by Jack Humphreville on April 03 2017. 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