In prase of Chick, candidates seek own voice

In the race for city controller, the two principal candidates want to let you know one thing: They are not Laura Chick, the charismatic, strong-willed current controller of Los Angeles. Daily News.

But, both Councilwoman Wendy Greuel and businessman Nick Patsaouras say they will try to continue the crusading approach Chick has adopted in her eight years as controller - and expand on it.

"Laura has done a great job as controller," Greuel said. "Part of it is based on who she is, but also the increased power given the controller to do management audits.