This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Member G. Vernon Bennett suggested "But too many issues confuse the politician," and Warburton responded with another Shakespeare quotation, "I have said too much unto a heart of stone." The issue was referred to the Board of Public Works and the Art Commission.
Rail transit, 1948. He spoke for a rail transportation corridor to be built in connection with the Hollywood Freeway, then under construction. [7]
McGroarty, 1948. He proposed the idea that the home of John Steven McGroarty in Tujunga be perpetuated as a state park. [8] It was eventually taken over by the city and developed as the McGroarty Arts Center.
Chinchillas, 1950. Warburton called on the Planning Commission to make a "scientific study" of whether the then-current fad for raising chinchillas required five acres of space like other fur-bearing animals. "Chinchilla raising is becoming a popular avocation in the Valley . . . and their owners say they don't need any more room than any other pet," he said. [9]
Communists, 1950. He supported a city ordinance that required Communists to register with the police department. [10] He told the council:
When I got home from the football game last night there were about 50 persons, mostly women, picketing my place about this Communist ordinance. They were apparently mostly wild-eyed pinks and Communists. . . . They said they would take care of me at the elections next May but a lot of them couldn't talk English and I doubt that they even live in my district. [10]
Housing, 1951. Warburton was a strong supporter of a bitterly disputed $100 million citywide public housing program that was eventually rejected by the City Council. [11]
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- ↑ "African Tour Will Be Told". Los Angeles Times. 24 August 1949. p. B2. ProQuest 165978203.
- ↑ "Contests for Council Will Feature Primary: Series of Fights Expected to Bring About 36 to 38 Per Cent Vote in City on April 3". Los Angeles Times. 20 March 1945. p. A12. ProQuest 165583470.
- ↑ "Victory Medals Awarded to Councilmen". Los Angeles Times. 2 August 1947. p. A8. ProQuest 165786266.
- ↑ "New Faces for Council: Airport Bond Issue and Security Schools Ticket-Win in Election". Los Angeles Times. 3 May 1945. p. A1. ProQuest 165567066.
- ↑ "Council Moves for Competition With Rose Bowl". Los Angeles Times. 28 December 1946. p. A3. ProQuest 165688921.
- ↑ "Alternate Hollywood Freeway Route Urged". Los Angeles Times. 25 March 1948. p. 14. ProQuest 165830689.
- ↑ "Council Action on McGroarty Home Urged". Los Angeles Times. 21 August 1948. p. B6. ProQuest 165857661.
- ↑ "Chinchillas Pose Space Problem for Council". Los Angeles Times. 25 August 1950. p. A2. ProQuest 166081769.
- 1 2 "Council Puts Off Red Sign-up Action: Ordinance Delayed to Wednesday After Agreement on Amendments". Los Angeles Times. 1 September 1950. p. 9. ProQuest 166123619.
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Leland S. Warburton | |
|---|---|
 Warburton in 1949 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 1st district | |
| In office July 1, 1945 –June 30, 1953 |