Gloria also is expected to have more clout in Sacramento than previous mayors. They increased the number of seats they control on the nine-member panel from six to eight in elections this week.įurther increasing his power, Gloria will be the first mayor in modern history to simultaneously have strong backing from the business community and organized labor, two groups who are often at odds.
(Sam Hodgson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)īecause Democrats have controlled the City Council during that entire 15-year period, Gloria will be the first “strong mayor” except Filner to have a City Council controlled by his own party.Īnd Democrats don’t enjoy just a small majority on the council.
