On the right, Dave Clennon dressed in a full costume, complete with chains and make up, addressing the media as Jacob Marley on his way to address the City Council. Rev. James Lawson holds the microphone for him.

Dramatizing the need for a living wage

Dramatizing the negative impact of poverty, activists with the Living Wage Coalition staged a performance outside of L.A.s city hall. Dave Clennon dressed as the ghost of Jacob Marley haunting city leaders as he did Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ story, “A Christmas Carol.” Rev. James Lawson holds the microphone for Marley. Afterwards, the group entered city hall where “Marley” addressed city leaders. Learn more about UNITE HERE Local 11.