League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA March 5, 2013 Election
	Mike Feuer Answers Questions Candidate for City Attorney; City of Los Angeles

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What is the single most important issue facing the City Attorney’s Office today, and how would you deal with it?

The most important issue facing the City Attorney's office and my top priority is protecting the public by keeping our neighborhoods safe from gangs, criminals and guns.

2. The City Attorney’s Office has various roles – prosecution of misdemeanor offenses, legal guidance for City departments and Council, and defense attorney when the City is sued. How would you prioritize these roles? How can all of these roles be fulfilled given the current budget situation?

For the City Attorney, public safety, particularly safe schools, needs to be a key priority. I would work to save taxpayer dollars by reducing city lawsuit payouts, particularly by curtailing practices and policies that result in liability. That money should fund vital city services, such as more police patrolling in our neighborhoods. I would also expedite writing city laws that promote job creation and economic development.

3. What are the main areas in which you would proactively seek to enforce existing ordinances?

I will focus on enforcing all ordinances with an emphasis on public safety, reducing gun violence and keeping our neighborhoods safe. I will strive to make our streets safe, protect consumers and seniors, preserve our environment, improve our business climate, help create jobs, and stand up for working families.

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