The Los Angeles Times reports that it will begin to issue report cards on local, county and state policy makers! Controller Ron Galperin, City Attorney Mike Feuer, City Council President Herb Wesson and Mayor Eric Garcetti are the first to be reviewed. Grades will be issued the week of July 20. What are the criteria on which the grades will be based?* Leadership: Does he (the first four are all men) set the right agenda and priorities--and follow through? Does he lead and persuade in a crisis or challenge others or hide city behind them? Effectiveness: Does he demonstrate the political and management skills to get things done? Does he have a record of success? Vision: Does he articulate a vision for the city, his office or a particular issue? Does he press for badly needed, longer-term reforms? Transparency: Is he hones and open with the public? Has he lived up to campaign promises? Political courage: Does he stand up for his beliefs even when doing so might draw criticism or alienate supporters? Does he show a willingness to make hard decisions? If you would like to share your experiences, opinions, or expectations of the policy makers under review, tweet your comments to @latimesopinion and follow #gradeyourgov. -- *The criteria listed are close to verbatim from the Los Angeles Times article. Share:
