— Harvey Wollman, who 45 years ago became the last Democratic governor of South Dakota, has died. Wollman’s gubernatorial term lasted five months because he had already been defeated in the 1978 Democratic primary election by Roger McKellips prior to assuming office. As senior class president, Wollman was called upon to shepherd Humphrey around during a school reunion and was …
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz on Tuesday asked city analysts to propose new funding sources, including a sales or parcel tax, to bring in money for the troubled Animal Services department. Garcetti spokesman Harrison Wollman said the city “will be reviewing its sick-leave policy in the coming weeks to ensure it is aligned with the latest health recommendations and …
A top Los Angeles Animal Services staffer who oversees the city’s dog-walking program said this week that he regrets recent comments he made about striking dogs and has never harmed animals. Kusnier told The Times he was terminated by Rivera for reasons that he disputes and called himself a “whistleblower.” Harrison Wollman, a spokesman for Mayor Eric Garcetti, said the …
