L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez resigns

Nury Martinez resigned from the Los Angeles City Council after a recording of her making racist remarks was leaked.

concerning the son of a fellow councilmember Martinez had previously resigned as council president on Monday.

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Her remarks were recorded in October 2021 during a discussion about the redistricting process.

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Nury Martinez resigned from the Los Angeles City Council after a recording of her making racist remarks was leaked.

concerning the son of a fellow councilmember Martinez had previously resigned as council president on Monday.

Her remarks were recorded in October 2021 during a discussion about the redistricting process.

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