Mayor Tom Bradley

I think that Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley’s approval rating (Metro, Aug. 4) has dropped because of the disclosures of his relationships with developers and other commercial interests rather than as a result of the Chief Daryl Gates ouster battle.

I think the mayor’s actions were quite in contrast to those of some City Council members who seemed more interested in making points which would boost their chances to become mayor. Their strident, obviously political comments and actions did little to define or resolve the situation. It was only when cooler heads prevailed that the chief was persuaded to at least set a retirement date.

CARLYLE SMITH

Sun Valley