Thread: Los Angeles: Musician Calls for Recall of Mayor Over Graffit

In my opinion Los Angeles is in major serious trouble.
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Musician Calls for Recall of Mayor Over Graffiti Issue


Green musician John Romano has called for a recall of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaragiosa if the Mayor's administration continues to ignore the city's out of control graffiti problem.

(PRWeb) March 13, 2007 -- Green musician John Romano has called for a recall of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa if the Mayor's administration continues to ignore the city's out of control graffiti problem.

"Mayor Hahn was no prize but at least the graffiti issue was under control. Graffiti seems to be everywhere now. I guess the Mayor wants LA to look like a New York subway car circa 1980," Mr. Romano stated.

Mr. Romano is also concerned about city murals that were painted years ago that have now been "tagged." "Drive down Fairfax and look at the mural under the 10 freeway that was painted 15 years ago. I've been here five years and not once had the mural been vandalized until Mayor Villaraigosa took office," Mr. Romano stated. Today the original red and yellow mural can hardly be seen as crude bubble letters now cover virtually the whole mural.

"What kind of city ignores graffiti? Had regular Angelinos knew that the Mayor likes graffiti or was simply going to ignore it, thereby encouraging more of it, they may have voted differently. I know I would of."

The Mayor's office had no comment.


http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/3/emw510970.htm

Within days of releasing that press release the Fairfax underpass was white washed. I'm proud that I made that happen, but, alas the rest of LA's graffiti remains intact.

Well, good for you JohnRomano and welcome to alipac!

Originally Posted by JohnRomano

Within days of releasing that press release the Fairfax underpass was white washed. I'm proud that I made that happen, but, alas the rest of LA's graffiti remains intact.

Welcome to Alipac John! The underpass was cleaned up in hopes of getting you to shut up. You now need to keep hammerin' down brother! If you have the clout, start getting your fellow citizens on the band wagon, especially if you have media connections. Get the younger crowds involved, as they will carry some weight where that's a concern. And it's good publicity for the band too.

I recall about 20-25 yrs ago driving along freeways here graffiti was so bad. I'm talking about Orange/Riverside County areas, south of LA, but that settled down fortunately. I haven't had much experience with LA, try to stay away from there.