Protective League endorsements

The Los Angeles Police Protective League on Tuesday released its ehdorsements for the March 8 city election, backing all but one incumbent and a reserve police officer in the o[en City Council race.
Voting for the seven City Council seats actually begins on Feb. 15, when absentee ballots can be case.
The Protective League announced it was going aganst Councilman Bernard Parks for re-election to the 8th Counciil District and backing his challenger, businesswoman Forescee Hogan-Rowles. The Protective League has had a strained relationship with Parks, dating back to his days as Los Angeles Police chief.
The union also decided to back Mitch Englander in the 12th District. Englander is a reserve police officer and chief of staff to Councilman Greig Smith,
The League's board of directors made its endorsements following interview with teh candidates.
The Leauge also endorsed Councilman Paul Krekorianm for the 2nd District, Tom LaBonge for the 4th District, Tony Cardenas for the 6th District, Herb Wesson for the 10th District and Jose Huizar for the 14th District.