After the release of racist remarks on a leaked tape led to Martinez's resignation, a new council president has now been voted in to keep business running.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted for Councilmember Paul Krekorian to replace Nury Martinez as council president after her resignation following a leaked tape in which she made racist remarks.Protests continued outside City Hall, with calls for the resignations of Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, also recorded on the tape. Both were absent from the meeting.
Since the meeting was virtual, due to COVID exposures, there were three hours of public comment before the Council voted.The council also voted on two reform measures: a motion to move towards a ballot measure in 2024 that would expand the number of council seats based on population growth, and a measure to put the creation of an independent redistricting commission before voters.
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