Blackman returns to City Hall

Former Deputy Mayor Jimmy Blackman, who left the staff of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in July, will return to Ciyt Hall next Monday as chief of staff to Councliman Dennis Zine.
Zine has been close to Blackman over the years and has had a vacancy on his staff for several months, following the retirement of Cliff Ruff.
Zine won re-election last year and will serve through 2013. He has said he is looking to run for City Controller if Controller Wendy Greuel decides to run for mayor.