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Gil Cedillo Defends Not Resigning Over Participation in Racist Conversation
Former City Councilman Gil Cedillo, who defied widespread calls to resign over his participation in a racist 2021 conversation that attempted to manipulate the city’s redistricting process, Monday defended his decision not to step down — referencing McCarthyism, cancel culture and comedian Trevor Noah.
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Continued Calls for LA Councilmembers' Resignation
LA City Councilmembers have agreed to restart the process of establishing an office of anti-corruption and transparency. Video aired during Today in LA on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.
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LA City Council to Consider Anti-Corruption Reforms
The LA City Council may get to a city governance reform motion. Mekahlo Medina reports for Today in LA on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.
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LA City Council Committee Censures Kevin De Leon and Gil Cedillo
The committee voted unanimously to censure the two members, as protesters continued to call for their removal. Conan Nolan reports for Today in LA on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
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LA City Council Commitee Unanimously Censures de León, Cedillo
An LA City Council commitee voted 5-0 to censure Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo for their roles in the leaked audio recording scandal.
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LA City Council Considers New Punishments Amid Scandal
Protesters are still demanding resignations from the two sitting members caught on tape making racist remarks. Video aired during Today in LA on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
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L.A. City Council Goes Back to In-Person Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council returned to in-person meeting on Tuesday and took steps to move forward with a special election in the 6th District, which was vacated when Nury Martinez resigned. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC 4 News at 4
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Curren Price Elected LA City Council's New President Pro Tempore
Councilman Curren Price will serve as the next president pro tempore of the Los Angeles City Council, after his colleagues voted 11-0 Tuesday to appoint him to the post.
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LA City Council Votes to Hold Special Election to Fill Nury Martinez's Seat During Chaotic Session
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet in person on Tuesday, and protesters still demanding that Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo resign are expected to once again fill council chambers.
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City Council Will Resume In-Person Meetings Without De Leon
Protesters who want De Leon to resign are expected to fill council chambers at City Council’s first in-person meeting in a week. Michelle Valles reports for Today in LA on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
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Protesters Demand Kevin De León Resign
Two LA City Council members appeared in Eagle Rock Monday night alongside protesters demanding the resignation of LA City Councilman Kevin de León. The politicians did not discuss de León’s involvement in the leaked racist recordings, but many others did. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 24, 2022.