The Uninvited Guests

An organized, loud, yet noticeably well behaved group of protesters marched and chanted outside of the barricaded grounds of the Mayoral Inauguration today. Calling for 1000 more Buses, and 1000 less Police, among other things, members of The Bus Riders Union, The Community Rights Campaign, and the Los Angeles Community Action Network joined forces to bring a bit of dissension to the celebration.

The protesters were quiet and attentive during the ceremonies but kept their signs held high throughout the proceedings.

"The Mayor’s vision for public safety is a city where Black and Blue is locking up Black and Brown. If true public safety is a priority, we call on the Mayor to adopt the hiring freeze for the police department as one way to protect the jobs of 100’s of city workers necessary to keep services like parks and libraries open. Public safety is ensuring all people have jobs, quality health care and education, affordable and reliable transportation. Superpasajera calls for “1000 more city jobs, 1000 less police!”" -BRU Flier

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