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 …
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 …
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 …
A mailman delivers a package to the Sun Valley home of Councilmember Nury Martinez on Monday. I have already reached out to many of my Black colleagues and other Black leaders to express my regret in order for us to heal.” Martinez, De León, Cedillo and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera were recorded in a mid-October …
