Councilmember Paul Krekorian was elected to the role of Los Angeles City Council president Tuesday following the resignation of Nury Martinez over a recorded conversation with two other colleagues that included racist slurs.
. In this case, then-acting president and Councilmember O'Farrell ppointed the city's chief legislative analyst to immediately assume the caretaker role. The CLA office helps the Council develop legislative programs, and provides budget analysis and research.
The caretaker is not seated as a Council member and cannot vote on Council matters. Sharon Tso currently serves as the Chief Legislative Analyst.
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