Wally's harbor gig "swims with the fishes"

"Clowncil vs. Mayor Vallar" plays out at the Harbor in the "Wally Knox Affair.

From the Daily Breeze.

Citing growing budget problems within the Harbor Department and citywide, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday unanimously nixed a new high-ranking post at the Port of Los Angeles that was created by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Wally Knox, who was appointed just last month as the port's deputy executive director for external affairs, will continue to work in a temporary capacity, pending further consideration by the City Council, according to port spokesman Arley Baker.

This tug of war between these "two esteem City Hall factions" foreshadows what may become common in the years ahead as the second term of Mayor Villar heads towards "lame duck" status.

"This sends a message to the mayor that he can't take us for granted," Councilman Bill Rosendahl said. "He has to see us as a partner in everything we do and we all need to be open with each other."