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Nury Martinez Resigns from LA City Council

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Nury Martinez resigned from the Los Angeles City Council this week after a recording of her making racist and offensive remarks became public.
Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.
And while Ron Herrera has also resigned, Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo have not. The two even arrived at City Hall on Tuesday as though it was going to be business as usual.Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.

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Pasadena Appoints New City Councilmember

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In a 5-2 vote last week, the Pasadena City Council appointed Justin Jones to represent District 3.
Justin Jones was among three candidates who applied for the vacancy caused by the passing of Councilman John J. Kennedy.

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Biden and Harris Endorse Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles

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In a joint statement on August 2nd, President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsed Rep. Karen Bass for Los Angeles Mayor. Bass is currently a congresswoman representing California’s 37th congressional district and was on the shortlist to be Biden’s VP pick during the last presidential election. 

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Long Beach Voters May Consider Election Charter Amendments

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Long Beach voters will decide on two election charter amendments that will permanently align city and school board elections with state elections. Until the 2020 election, Long Beach held city elections in odd-numbered years. The state, of course, has its elections during even-numbered years.

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