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Krekorian & Price Aim to Restore Voting Power Back to Council District 10 
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Krekorian & Price Aim to Restore Voting Power Back to Council District 10 

Danny J. Bakewell Jr., Executive Editor and Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing Editor April 6, 2023

Taking a decisive stand, Council President Paul Krekorian and Council Pro Tempore Curren Price Jr. conducted an exclusive interview with the L.A., where they firmly stated their support of Heather Hutt to complete the term of former Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas. Also, the councilmembers shared the factors that influence their approach to ensuring that CD 10 has a voting member on the City Council. 

A Conversation with Council District 6 Candidate Marisa Alcaraz
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A Conversation with Council District 6 Candidate Marisa Alcaraz

Danny J. Bakewell Jr.,  Executive Editor March 17, 2023

Heading into the April 4 Special Election to fill the vacant LA City Council District 6 seat, the Sentinel had the opportunity to sit down with candidate Marisa Alcaraz, who we are strongly endorsing, to ask pointed questions on the issues that matter most to all Angelenos.

Sentinel Endorses Marisa Alcaraz for Council District 6
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Sentinel Endorses Marisa Alcaraz for Council District 6

Sentinel EditorsMarch 13, 2023

Sentinel Endorses Marisa Alcaraz for Council District 6. There is no question that Alcaraz will lead with integrity, honesty, and transparency and will do the hard work of rebuilding our local government and fighting for systemic change. Because of her long and successful track record of direct involvement in pushing for real solutions for vulnerable communities, the Sentinel strongly lends itself to support this champion of change. 

Price Endorses Marisa Alcaraz for L.A. Council District 6 
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Price Endorses Marisa Alcaraz for L.A. Council District 6 

Sentinel News ServiceFebruary 16, 2023

L.A. City Council President Pro Tem Curren Price has endorsed Marisa Alcaraz for Council District 6. Alcaraz currently serves as Price’s environmental policy director and deputy chief of staff and is vying for the seat left vacant by former Council President Nury Martinez. A special election is scheduled for April 4. 

Los Angeles City Council’s Dirty Little Secret  
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Los Angeles City Council’s Dirty Little Secret  

Noreen McClendon, Executive Director, concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles December 8, 2022

The Los Angeles City Hall has a dirty little secret that goes well beyond the leaked audio files of the now fallen former and current City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin De León and Gil Cedillo.

Yvonne Wheeler Elected New President of L.A County Federation of Labor 
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Yvonne Wheeler Elected New President of L.A County Federation of Labor 

By Edward Henderson, California Black MediaNovember 23, 2022

Yvonne Wheeler was elected the new president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (LA Fed) on Nov. 21. The historic unanimous vote by her peers makes Wheeler the first Black woman to hold the title and makes her one of the most influential people in Los Angeles politics.  

 

Price Elected as Pro-Tempore for L.A. City Council
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Price Elected as Pro-Tempore for L.A. City Council

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 27, 2022

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 25 to elect Councilmember Curren Price for the position of Council President Pro Tempore. In light of the racist City Hall recording scandal, the LA City Council last week named Councilmember Paul Krekorian as its new Council President. On Friday, Oct. 21, Council President Krekorian introduced a motion to select Councilmember Price as the next President Pro Tempore of the LA City Council. Related Stories Seahawks’ Offense Rout Chargers 37-23 Rams Overcome a Two-Game Losing Streak, Defeat Panthers, 24-10 “I look forward to working with Council President Krekorian and my colleagues

Council Shutdown Occurs After Disgraced Council Members Won’t Resign
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Council Shutdown Occurs After Disgraced Council Members Won’t Resign

Maxim Elramsisy, California Black MediaOctober 20, 2022

Last week, a recording anonymously posted on the social media site Reddit rocked the Los Angeles City Council.  On the recording, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Hererra, City Council President Nury Martinez (District 6), and City Council members Kevin de León (District 14) and Gilbert Cedillo (District 1) can be heard discussing redistricting using crass terms and divisive, racist language.