Riordan Ally to Challenge Chick in Race for Controller
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At the urging of Mayor Richard Riordan, a Van Nuys businesswoman Thursday announced she will challenge Councilwoman Laura Chick in the race to become city controller.
“I have the spirit, energy and experience to take on the job,” said Laurette Healey, chief financial officer and owner of Entertainment Marketing Associates. “I’m used to dealing with budgets, profit and loss statements, and efficiencies. I feel highly qualified for the job and clearly the mayor has signaled he shares that opinion.”
Riordan has had strong differences with Chick.
An aide to Riordan said talks are continuing as to how much help the mayor will provide Healey. Riordan’s fund-raising ability and network of supporters could help Healey catch up quickly with Chick, who has raised nearly $400,000 since she launched her candidacy last year.
The controller’s job pays $146,356 and the term is four years.
Former city Treasurer J. Paul Brownridge and relative unknowns Scott William Morris and Khalil Khalil also are expected to run for the office.
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