: Council Districts (CDs) 8, 9 and 10 saw minimal changes in the final draft map to be submitted to the Los Angeles City Council by the Redistricting Commission. The adopted draft map, which passed by a 15-6 vote, featured adjustments to the three CDs with the city’s highest numbers of voting age African Americans. Most notably, Exposition Park is now located in CD 8.
City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided Los Angeles City Council today, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors. Ridley-Thomas did not attend the downtown Los Angeles arraignment hearing in person, but entered his plea via video. A status conference in his case was set for Nov. 1, and a tentative trial date of Dec. 14. In a statement, the councilman’s attorney, Michael Proctor, said, “Today marks Day One of due process for Mark Ridley-Thomas.” “While some have rushed
Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas said, “I have no intention of resigning my seat on the City Council or neglecting my duties.” Fellow Councilmembers plan to vote on his suspension.
“I am humbled by the support of my colleagues who did not rush to judgment and disappointed in those who did. 11 members of this Council have stripped the constituents of the 10th District of their representation, of their voice and of their right to the services that they deserve. “
The Los Angeles City Council today took a first step toward expanding citywide the Skid Row Clean Team, which works to prevent trash and debris buildup in the area.
Dr. Cherilyn Lee, a certified natural healthcare professional, will headline the annual Health and Wellness Seminar hosted by the 10th Council District Women’s Steering Committee on Saturday, October 16, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Lee will share techniques to prevent heart attacks and strokes, reduce the percentage of plaque in your body, understand your autonomic nervous system and more information to improve your health.
10/16/2021 @ 6:00 pm –
The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission invites you to join community public hearing to review 2021 Draft district maps
The redrawn borders, approved at the September 30 meeting, were based on testimony from individuals, community groups and neighborhood councils.
After multiple public hearings and several special meetings, the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission adopted the first set of draft maps reflecting new boundaries for L.A. council districts (CDs).