Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez was forced to resign after leaked audio recordings revealed racist remarks she made about Black people when speaking with colleagues. The LA City Council is responsible for enacting laws that govern the city and has the final say on the budget for all departments and agencies within the city. There are 15 city council members who each preside over a council district. Martinez, the child of a dishwasher and a factory worker from the Mexican state of Zacatecas, is a Democrat. The voices on the recordings seem to be that of Council President Martinez, Councilmembers Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo, and L.A. Labor Federation President Ron Herrera, Knock L.A. reported.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 13, 2022 16:03 UTC