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What Does The Public Battle Between LA County Sheriff And Supervisors Mean For Constituents?


Sonja Diaz, founding director ofĀ UCLAā€™s Latino Policy and Politics Institute, said thereā€™s more at play in this battle than just the budget. ā€œRecent officer-involved shootings, like that of Andres Guardado in Gardena, have elevated the role of members of the Board of Supervisors in taking a more public stance in reigning in the Sheriff,ā€ said…

Sonja Diaz, founding director ofĀ UCLAā€™s Latino Policy and Politics Institute, said thereā€™s more at play in this battle than just the budget.

ā€œRecent officer-involved shootings, like that of Andres Guardado in Gardena, have elevated the role of members of the Board of Supervisors in taking a more public stance in reigning in the Sheriff,ā€ said Diaz, adding that the battle playing out publicly could likely be to the detriment of the Sheriff.