The LA City Council voted to appoint Heather Hutt as councilwoman for the 10th District to fill out the remainder of former Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas' term, following his recent conviction on federal corruption charges.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to appoint Heather Hutt as councilwoman for the 10th District to fill out the remainder of former CouncilmanDespite some vocal opposition at Tuesday's meeting by District 10 constituents, including local civil rights leaders, who wanted the city to call for an immediate special election, the council voted 11-1 to have Hutt fill the seat until December 2024, when the term expires.
Hutt had been District 10's temporary councilwoman until March 30, when Ridley-Thomas was convicted and the seat became officially vacant. Subsequently, Council President Paul Krekorian announced his intention for Hutt to take over the job, and have the council vote on the matter Tuesday, in its first session back following a two-week recess. Hutt had officially been the seat's "caretaker" since March 30.Jon Regardie with LA Magazine joined FOX 11 to talk about the trial of Mark Ridley-Thomas and what it means for the 10th council district.
Hutt was temporarily appointed by the council to the seat in September 2022. Prior to that, she was serving as caretaker while former Councilman Herb Wesson -- who was originally appointed to fill in during Ridley-Thomas' suspension -- was legally barred from performing his duties on the council and eventually forced to resign because of term-limit issues.
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