Los Angeles Democrat Kevin de León, who was at the center of a racist audio scandal last year, announced his reelection campaign.
his constituents supported him through the scandal.
“When a lot of people that I called my friends and allies turned away from me, my constituents had my back,” De León told. “I understood in a deeper way the relationship that I had with my community and how that motivates and drives me. That’s why I’m still here. And that’s why I’m running.”detailed“The context of our conversation was about redistricting and ensuring equal representation,” he said. “You have to look no further than the maps that were drawn.
Latinos are the largest ethnic group in Los Angeles, making up nearly 48 percent of the population, while Black residents comprise 8 percent. There are currently five Latino members on the 15-member council and three Black members.Flashback: Police Barricade Doors Against Angry Crowd Protesting LA City Council over Racist Leaked RecordingsDemocrat assemblyman Miguel Santiago said De León’s district is “hungry for change.
“Constituents said they didn’t want to have anything to do with the office or the council member,” Carrillo
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