Los Angeles City Controller
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The Los Angeles City Controller is an official in the government of the city of Los Angeles, California. The City Controller is the auditor and chief accounting officer of the city. Along with the Mayor and the City Attorney, the City Controller is chosen by popular vote every four years.
The position began in 1878 as the City Auditor. Upon the re-election of John S. Myers in 1925 (the year of a new city charter), the name of the position was changed to City Controller.
[edit] List of City Controllers
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| John S. Myers | 1925 - 1937 |
| Daniel O. Hoye | 1937 - 1961 |
| Charles Navarro | 1961 - 1977 |
| Ira Reiner | 1977 - 1981 |
| James Hahn | 1981 - 1985 |
| Rick Tuttle | 1985 - 2001 |
| Laura N. Chick | 2001 - Present |
