Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan Dead at 92

A writer at the Los Angeles Weekly often referred to former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan as “Mayor Howdy,” but I never understood why. Yeah, he was no orator and was a bit wooden in his vocal delivery, but his administrative instincts were spot on. Riordan not only had a love for Los Angeles, but he understood how a city should be run. He glided between the management of rabid media to the management of natural disasters without too many hiccups. More importantly, he helped the city of Los Angeles thrive. Riordan oversaw a golden age in LA, improving upon the strong foundation laid by his predecessor Mayor Tom Bradley. Once elected to office, Riordan took up the mantle and built upon it.Read More