1.   But Valley secession advocates said it adds to their suspicion the city wants to make secession as expensive as possible for the Valley.

2.   Secession advocates said the report supports their case that a smaller city will save money on both sides of Mulholland Drive.

3.   Still, San Fernando Valley secession advocates said the study upholds their long-held suspicions about city government.

4.   Valley secession advocates will seek to assure tenants during the upcoming campaign that rent control will remain.

5.   Valley secession advocates applauded the study.