Politics & Government

LaBonge Endorses Mitchell O'Farrell in CD 13 Race

Councilman points to O'Farrell's many years as a staff member in the Council District 13 office.

City Councilman Tom LaBonge has endorsed Mitch O'Farrell for the city council seat being vacated by Eric Garcetti, O'Farrell's former boss who is now running for mayor.

"I have known Mitch for many, many years, since he began his career in the 13th City Council District," LaBonge said in a statement released Friday.

"My staff and I have worked with him side by side over the years to bring positive change to this city. He has the ability and experience needed to represent the 13th Council District."

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O'Farrell worked for a number of years as a staff member with increasing levels of responsibility for Garcetti.

He is well-known to members of the Echo Park, Silver Lake and Glassell Park communities, where he has been identified with projects including the rehabilitation of Echo Park Lake and the soon-to-open Sunnynook Park along the Los Angeles River.

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O'Farrell resigned about a year ago to begin campaigning in what has become a heavily contested race, with several potentially well-funded candidates.

O'Farrell is opening his official headquarters Saturday at noon at 1054 North Western Avenue.

The Los Angeles municipal elections will be held on March 5, with runoffs in May.


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