Felicia Marcus, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, spoke at a Los Angeles River conference highlighting the perspectives of water leaders from California and the Netherlands.
Tim Brick, Retired Chair of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, explains the state's approach towards water infrastructure while balancing regional challenges and political will.
Bruce Katz, president and founding director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, explains how the economies of America's largest metropolitan areas are driving the country's future prosperity.
TPR's fourth exclusive interview of a new arrival to Los Angeles, an especially well-informed political and humanistic observer of local government, TJ Plunkitt, a direct descendant of the infamous George Washington Plunkitt of Tammany Hall.
Estela Lopez, Executive Director of the Central City East Association, discusses the dissolution of the Downtown Arts District Business Improvement District.
Austin Beutner, former First Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and former mayoral candidate, offers TPR insight into the LA 2020 Commission, analysis of the city's fiscal health , and thoughts on the state of local politics and government.
Adel Hagekhalil, Assistant Director, City of LA Bureau of Sanitation, describes the successes and challenges Los Angeles has faced in embracing a sustainable approach to water use and reuse.
TPR asks Billie Greer and Rich Lambros about the focus of the Southern California Leadership Council and how they are addressing issues surrounding climate change, energy, and water.