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Column: A fading mural offers a warning to candidates seeking to replace Nury Martinez
1 year, 9 months ago

Column: A fading mural offers a warning to candidates seeking to replace Nury Martinez

LA Times  

It’s hard to figure out where the heart of a city council district is when its shape reminds you of brass knuckles. That’s what passed through my mind as I crisscrossed District 6, the collection of San Fernando Valley neighborhoods once lorded over by Nury Martinez before her career imploded because of the racist things she said about Black people …

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Nury Martinez is gone, but distrust remains high as Valley voters weigh a replacement
1 year, 10 months ago

Nury Martinez is gone, but distrust remains high as Valley voters weigh a replacement

LA Times  

The increase in private jet traffic at Van Nuys Airport is an issue in the April 4 special election to replace former City Council President Nury Martinez, who resigned last year. Voters in Nury Martinez’s City Council district were among those outraged last year when leaked audio captured her ugly remarks. Shianne Smith, vice president of Black Los Angeles Young …

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Martinez’s resignation sets off scramble for mid-San Fernando Valley seat
2 years, 2 months ago

Martinez’s resignation sets off scramble for mid-San Fernando Valley seat

LA Times  

Before last week, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez oversaw a mid-San Fernando Valley district facing myriad issues, including homelessness, major transportation plans and the 2028 Olympics. “Someone who is committed to the community and not in it just for their political career.” Community members and political consultants are also talking about Assemblywoman Luz Rivas for the district seat, Montañez …

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Nury Martinez also makes crude comments about Jews and Armenians in leaked audio
2 years, 2 months ago

Nury Martinez also makes crude comments about Jews and Armenians in leaked audio

LA Times  

In the same leaked audio clips posted to Reddit in which former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez made racist remarks about Black people and Oaxacans, she also made crude remarks about Jewish people and Armenians. In the recording reviewed by The Times, Martinez can be heard saying the “judíos” — which means Jews in Spanish — “cut their …

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Breaking down crucial moments in the racist leaked recording of L.A. councilmembers
2 years, 2 months ago

Breaking down crucial moments in the racist leaked recording of L.A. councilmembers

LA Times  

In what they thought was a private conversation, some of the most powerful people in Los Angeles politics gathered to discuss the city’s once-every-decade redistricting process. Martinez and the other Latino leaders present during the taped conversation were seemingly unaware they were being recorded as Martinez said a white councilmember handled his young Black son as though he were an …

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Racist remarks in leaked audio of L.A. council members spark outrage, disgust
2 years, 2 months ago

Racist remarks in leaked audio of L.A. council members spark outrage, disgust

LA Times  

L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez, shown in 2019, made racist comments in a 2021 meeting, according to a recording reviewed by The Times. Martinez and the other Latino leaders present during the taped conversation were seemingly unaware they were being recorded as Martinez said a white councilmember handled his young Black son as though he were an “accessory” and …

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