Power politics

If you are looking of an example of how power politics is played in Los Angeles, Daily News reporter Kerry Cavanaugh explains it in today's paper with a story on the DWP and a decision before the board to hire and additional work crew to install trunk lines _ even though the cost is higher than contracting out.
It is a testament to the skill of IBEW leader Brian D'Arcy, who had managed to maintain a low public profile while exacting concession after concession from the city.