The councilmember has seen a fair share of controversy while serving three years with the council as he escaped a recall effort in 2022.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León officially announced Wednesday that he is running for reelection in March, hoping for another round representing the 14th District.
The leaked audio recorded De León, Martinez and Councilmember Gil Cedillo as well as L.A. County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera. The racist comments were made during an October 2021 conversation about the redistricting process. During the hour-long conversation, the group discussed the redistricting process while also making racist comments about residents and Councilmember Mike Bonin's son.
De León said at the time, he refused to resign so he could ensure that his constituents in District 14 continued to be represented. "I have to do the hard work. I have to repair. I have to help heal. I have to help restore," the councilman said.
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