Episode
Kenneth Mejia wants to fix L.A.'s finances. He's starting with Transparency.
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- In a Minute with Evan Lovett
- Published
- Mar 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3921
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Summary
L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia ran a grassroots campaign to win his election in 2022. He's still upholding his campaign promises by pushing for transparency in L.A.'s finances. The first Filipino to win citywide office in Los Angeles, Mejia's unorthodox approach has created unprecedented attention for a position that is often opaque. And of course we get into his origin story and vision for the future of Los Angeles. . .and his favorite Filipino foods!