Following backlash over racially charged remarks, Nury Martinez has resigned from the Los Angeles City Council.
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera, who also took part in the recorded October 2021 conversation, resigned from his post Monday night.Growing calls for councilmembers to resign amid leaked audio of racist comments
Martinez, 49, has served on the council since 2013 and represents the 6th District in the San Fernando Valley. She was the second Latina to serve on the council and was the only female member of the council when she won election. Six years later, she became the first Latina to become president of the City Council when she was elected in 2019, replacing long-time President Herb Wesson.
LA City Council member Mike Bonin chokes back tears as he describes how the scandal has affected him and his family. "Su negrito, like on the side," Martinez added, using a Spanish term for a Black person that's considered demeaning by many.
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