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October 11, 2022

Nury Martinez Steps Down as L.A. Council President After Leaked Audio Reveals Racist Remarks
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The president of the Los Angeles City Council, Nury Martinez, has
stepped down from her leadership role after she was recorded making
racist remarks against Black and Indigenous people. Martinez made the
comments last year during a conversation with Councilmembers Kevin de
León and Gil Cedillo, as well as L.A. Labor Federation President Ron
Herrera, who has also just resigned his post. It is unclear who made the
recording or who leaked it to the media, but it comes just weeks before
voters head to the polls in Los Angeles to pick a new mayor. We'll have
more on this story after headlines.


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