DWP reform measure stalls

Facing the threat of a mayoral veto, the City Council stalled Wednesday in asking voters to give its members the authority to remove DWP commissioners and fire the utility's general manager.Daily News

If placed on the March 8 ballot and approved by voters, the measure would strip the mayor of much of his power over management of the Department of Water and Power.

Council members said they'd received word that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa would veto the measure if they put it on the ballot. Councilman Richard Alarcón said he'd been told by aides to Villaraigosa that he wanted the proposal broadened to include all city commissions.