City Attorney candidates tout records

Weiss: History of public service
Public service is at the heart of Jack Weiss' campaign for city attorney - what he's accomplished, and whether or not it's enough to qualify him for the post.Daily News./

Weiss touts his six years as a federal prosecutor and two terms representing the politically involved 5th Council District, which extends from the San Fernando Valley to West Los Angeles.

Trutanich: Bringing fresh view to office
Although he'd worked as a legal adviser to the city attorney, Carmen Trutanich had never really considered holding that job himself. Daily News.

Then about a year ago, District Attorney Steve Cooley approached Trutanich and suggested he run to succeed Rocky Delgadillo, who terms out this year. Cooley promised to help his friend with all the details of a political campaign. All Trutanich had to do was be himself.