Before her racist remarks ruined her career, Nury Martinez pursued programs and initiatives that are now a part of Los Angeles.
Former President of Los Angeles City Council Nury Martinez resigned on Wednesday Oct. 12, two days after stepping down from her powerful position as president of the council amid outrage over her ugly racist comments captured on a secret recording.following the leaked audio from a 2021 backdoor meeting with Councilmen Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo and powerful labor leader Ron Herrera.
“When I ran in 2013, I wanted to see a change in my community and fight for my neighbors,” Martinez said in her resignation letter released Wednesday. “No one expected me to win, but with the support of residents throughout the district, I overcame that challenge and won the seat for Council District 6. I had the honor of serving in the role of a lifetime: being the representative for my neighbors.
After the start of the pandemic, Martinez led initiatives aimed at assisting the unhoused, supporting low-income families and helping children access classes virtually.
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