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Criminal

Sep. 28, 2011

Los Angeles’ ACE in the hole: A new way to repair 'broken windows’

A self-funded, citywide ordinance aims to resolve low-grade violations without criminal prosecution. By Paul Koretz of the Los Angeles City Council and Carmen A. Trutanich, Los Angeles city attorney


By Paul Koretz and Carmen A. Trutanich


In these challenging economic times, Angelenos must use new and creative ways to stretch their hard-earned dollars. The city of Los Angeles must do the same with your tax dollars as it struggles to provide essential services to its residents, including the protection and preservation of their health, safety and quality of life.


In that spirit, last year, we authored a comprehensive, self-funded, citywide ordinance...

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