Cedillo released a statement of over 1,000 words through a spokesperson on Monday, the first day after his term ended. He lost his re- election bid to Eunisses Hernandez in June, months before the conversation between Cedillo, fellow council members Kevin de León and Nury Martinez and Ron Herrera, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, was leaked.
"I refused to resign before my term ended," Cedillo said."That's not who I am, and I did nothing that warranted it. My life's work has been about fighting relentlessly for those who do not have a voice -- regardless of their ethnic background."
In the leaked tapes, Cedillo dismissed Black voters by saying"the 25 Blacks are shouting," to which de León responded,"But they shout like they're 250." Cedillo did not intervene when Martinez made a racist comment directed at the Black son of former Councilman Mike Bonin. Cedillo said he has had"African American friends and mentors my entire life, from sports and school to politics," citing a previous job under Mayor Tom Bradley and roles as a delegate both for Jesse Jackson when he ran for president in 1988 and for Barack Obama in 2008.
Raman is up for re-election in 2024. Martinez said it would serve them to not give Raman all of Koreatown because it would give Raman more renters in her district. "The voters go to work in Lincoln Heights and come home in Lincoln Heights," Cedillo said."But the activists, they're there 24/7. And they don't want us."
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
LA City Council scandal: Gil Cedillo explains his refusal to resign'It’s “cancel culture” at its worst, and this kid from Boyle Heights never resigned,' Cedillo said in a press release.
Weiterlesen »
San Diego swears in all-Democrat 74th city council, selects council presidentOn Monday afternoon, the council unanimously re-elected Sean Elo- Rivera as City Council President.
Weiterlesen »
Fallout from Los Angeles racism scandal keeps shaking City CouncilLos Angeles City Councilman Kevin De León has refused calls to resign and is attempting to rehabilitate his reputation as he faces a politically uncertain future.
Weiterlesen »
MTA and NYPD grilled at City Council hearing on subway safetyThe MTA and NYPD were on the hot seat about subway safety at a City Council hearing Monday. It came hours after a 65-year-old was slashed at the Bowling Green Station, and a week after the 10th homicide in the system this year. LisaRoznerTV reports.
Weiterlesen »
Transit, NYPD officials defend subway crimefighting tactics at heated City Council hearingFelony crimes remain high within the subway system, with felonies up more than 30% compared to this time last year. They have dropped about 24% in the last four weeks, according to police data.
Weiterlesen »