controller

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The job: The city controller serves as L.A.’s chief auditor and watchdog of the public purse, including scrutinizing how money is spent and whether City Hall is performing efficiently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting councilmember.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

An air traffic controller had just told the Frontier pilot they were clear for takeoff and wished them a good night.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“You might be the last one,” the controller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Autumn kicks her controller back up and starts the next game.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer