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Kevin de León's LA City Council return results in walkout by several members

This was de León's first appearance at a City Council meeting since a leaked racist audiotape sent him into political exile.

Axios · Dec 10, 2022

Los Angeles City Council Adopts IHRA Anti-Semitism Definition, Jewish Organizations Commend

The IHRA definition has been adopted by 37 U.N. member countries.

Zenger · Nov 5, 2022

Organizers launch bid to recall beleaguered LA City Council member Kevin de Leon

LOS ANGELES — Amid widespread calls for the beleaguered politician’s resignation, five constituents filed initial paperwork Thursday to recall Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de Leon.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 28, 2022

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A look at the salaries of 2 LA City Council members involved in racist conversation

They're among three lawmakers who were recorded talking in racist terms. And though they've been stripped of assignments and haven't been attending meetings, they're still collecting hefty paychecks.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

Acting L.A. City Council president removes 2 members from committees after leaked audio of racist remarks

"There is no new news regarding resignations," acting President Mitch O’Farrell said.

Axios · Oct 17, 2022

Why redistricting is such a hot topic in the leaked LA City Council audio

LOS ANGELES — Unlike state lawmakers and Los Angeles County supervisors, members of the L.A. City Council have the power to draw the lines for the districts they represent. It's a power to decide not just which voters they will represent, but also which businesses, institutions, parks and other public…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

Nury Martinez's 'little Latina girls' line in resignation letter backfires: 'Girl WHAT?'

Nury Martinez's Los Angeles City Council resignation letter did not go over well on social media.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022

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LA City Council members' secret meeting was ugly. But it probably wasn't illegal

LOS ANGELES — In addition to prompting widespread outrage, the revelation that members of the Los Angeles City Council exchanged racist jibes at a secret meeting with a top labor leader has led some Californians to wonder whether they crossed a legal line as well.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 11, 2022

Protests, anger, tears roil LA City Council meeting over leaked racist recordings

LOS ANGELES — The L.A. City Council struggled to begin its meeting Tuesday as Angelenos flooded the chambers and screamed with anger two days after a surreptitious recording surfaced on which Council member Nury Martinez is heard making racist remarks and denigrating colleagues.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 11, 2022

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