Jeff Johnson Rallies the Troops at the LAT With a Stirring Memo

Since last Thursday, there has been considerable media attention given to the Los Angeles Times, Tribune Company, and our future. While it’s awkward to see one’s internal deliberations covered so broadly, the issues are important and I believe warrant further comment to bolster your confidence in our resolve to work through these issues together.

Yesterday, Scott Smith and I met in Chicago to discuss recent developments, including the letter from community leaders and Dennis FitzSimons’ response, the media coverage and, most importantly, our plans to move forward constructively.