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L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson wins the council presidency, will replace Krekorian
6 months, 3 weeks ago

L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson wins the council presidency, will replace Krekorian

LA Times  

Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, pictured in January, was elected Tuesday to serve as the council’s next president, replacing Paul Krekorian. Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson won his bid for the council’s top leadership post on Tuesday, saying he intends to use the presidency to focus heavily on homelessness. Harris-Dawson had sought De León’s resignation nearly two years …

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‘Ain’t a damn thing changed.’ Black L.A. skeptical a year after racist audio leak that roiled City Hall
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Ain’t a damn thing changed.’ Black L.A. skeptical a year after racist audio leak that roiled City Hall

LA Times  

Protesters pack City Hall last year demanding that no meetings be held until Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo resign. “You don’t climb to the top of office without being so dirty and brash and putting down a certain group of people,” Brewer said. I can’t afford to be negative.” Since the audio recorded at the labor federation headquarters …

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Councilmember Kevin de León, a year after racist audio scandal, says he’ll run again
1 year, 3 months ago

Councilmember Kevin de León, a year after racist audio scandal, says he’ll run again

LA Times  

Councilmember Kevin de León, shown in June, says he will run for reelection next year. Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León, whose political career was upended following the leak of a recorded conversation featuring racist and derogatory remarks, said Wednesday he will seek another four-year term in the city’s March election. De León said it was like when “Nury …

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Organizers launch bid to recall embattled L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de León
2 years, 1 month ago

Organizers launch bid to recall embattled L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de León

LA Times  

Amid widespread calls for the embattled politician’s resignation, five constituents filed initial paperwork Thursday to recall Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León. “He will keep moving forward important projects and issues that threaten the communities and the lives of his constituents.” Eagle Rock resident Pauline Adkins, the recall group’s representative, initiated three attempts to recall De León prior to …

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Column: Kevin de León’s bid for sympathy digs a deeper hole
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: Kevin de León’s bid for sympathy digs a deeper hole

LA Times  

Kevin de León knows the trauma many Angelenos carry. Opinion Columnist Jean Guerrero Jean Guerrero is the author, most recently, of “Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump and the White Nationalist Agenda.” De León focused his pleas for forgiveness on his “silence” when Nury Martinez, the council president who has since resigned, made the conversation’s most revolting remarks. While he and …

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Latino voters can’t be ignored. L.A. mayoral candidates are working to earn their votes
2 years, 9 months ago

Latino voters can’t be ignored. L.A. mayoral candidates are working to earn their votes

LA Times  

Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León, who is running for mayor, greets constituents at the grand opening of his campaign headquarters on March 12. Los Angeles mayoral candidates City Councilman Kevin de León and Rep. Karen Bass embrace as they wrap up a debate last month at Loyola Marymount University. Although City Councilman Kevin de León’s background is an …

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Bass takes in nearly $2 million to lead mayoral rivals in early fundraising
2 years, 10 months ago

Bass takes in nearly $2 million to lead mayoral rivals in early fundraising

LA Times  

Rep. Karen Bass reported raising nearly $2 million in 2021 for her bid for L.A. mayor, outpacing her rivals. Rep. Karen Bass raised nearly $2 million after launching her campaign in the fall to become Los Angeles’ next mayor, demonstrating an early base of support and enthusiasm as she far outpaced her rivals in the crowded field. The $1.98 million …

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Kevin de León, working to clear encampments, wages an escalating fight with activists
2 years, 11 months ago

Kevin de León, working to clear encampments, wages an escalating fight with activists

LA Times  

L.A. City Councilman Kevin de León says the city moved more than 90 homeless people off the sidewalks near El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, home to Olvera Street. Rep. Karen Bass unveiled her plan last week for removing street encampments, which says the city cannot tolerate “open air drug trafficking” and violence that’s “hidden behind tents.” Last week, …

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L.A.’s mayoral election is months away. But some are already unhappy with the choices
3 years, 4 months ago

L.A.’s mayoral election is months away. But some are already unhappy with the choices

LA Times  

Los Angeles City Atty. Meanwhile, on the city’s Eastside, neighborhood volunteer Genny Guerrero said she is disappointed with the lack of top-tier Latino and Latina candidates — and hopes De León will jump into the race. Karl Thurmond, who chairs Feuer’s campaign, said the city attorney “welcomes a spirited debate among a broad and diverse array of candidates.” Thurmond said …

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Race And Ideology Take Center Stage In Scramble To Succeed Kamala Harris
4 years ago

Race And Ideology Take Center Stage In Scramble To Succeed Kamala Harris

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Sen. Kamala Harris is shown here walking meets with California Gov. Carolyn Cole/Getty Images ‘Pick Padilla’ And The De León Delegation A second camp lobbying Newsom includes groups and activists advocating for a Latino to fill Harris’ seat. “I don’t want somebody who goes to Washington, and we never hear from them again.” De León, who is 53 and a …

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