California's AG says he will investigate Los Angeles’ redistricting process in light of the leaked recordings in which City Council members discuss using the process to consolidate power.
"It’s clear an investigation is sorely needed to help restore confidence in the redistricting process for the people of Los Angeles,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. | AP Photo/Rich PedroncelliCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday he would investigate Los Angeles’ redistricting process in light of recordings in which City Council members discuss using the process to consolidate power.
Los Angeles has been rocked by secret recordings in which then-City Council President Nury Martinez, City Council members Kevin de Léon and Gil Cedillo, and then-labor leader Ron Herrera use racist language while discussing how to carve up council districts during the city’s once-in-a-decade process of redrawing lines. Martinez has taken a leave of absence and Herrera has stepped down.
Unlike in the process for drawing California’s congressional and state Legislature seats, which is overseen by an independent panel, maps of Los Angeles City Council districts are shaped and approved by sitting members, enabling manipulation and abuses of power.
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