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10th Council District
Council President Nury Martinez Delivers on Historic Vote for Heather Hutt and the Citizens of the 10th District
September 8, 2022
The President of the Los Angeles City Council is a position earned, not given. On Friday, September 2, Council President Nury Martinez showed her off her political skills and navigated the complexities of the Los Angeles City Council as she delivered on her promise and her commitment to the residents of the 10th Council District by bringing home the votes required to give residents the “Voice and Vote” they had been lacking for more than 200 days.
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Herb Wesson Appointment
July 21, 2022
A Superior Court judge on Tuesday, July 19, again blocked Herb Wesson from acting as a temporary replacement for suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, once again leaving the 10th District without a council representative.
AG Rob Bonta Ruling Sends Fate of District 10 Back into Court’s Hands
June 30, 2022
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has re-opened the possibility of a lawsuit filed by Mark Ridley-Thomas supporters to sue over the selection of Herb Wesson as a temporary member of the Los Angeles City Council, throwing the status of Los Angeles’ 10th Council District back into question.
Judge Upholds Mark Ridley-Thomas Suspension
March 2, 2022
It has been a busy 72 hours in the City of Los Angeles and particularly in Los Angeles’ 10th Council District.
Herb Wesson Appointed to Temporarily Represent 10th District
February 22, 2022
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously today to appoint former Councilman Herb Wesson to represent the city’s 10th district, as a replacement for Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended after being indicted in a federal corruption case.
L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson Hosts Diaper Grab-and-Go
April 16, 2020
Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Herb J. Wesson Jr. and Good Plus Foundation hosted a diaper grab-and-go for last Saturday morning at his district office in West Adams. Diapers were given to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority was given to families in the 10th Council District but no families were excluded and cars were lined up down the block and around the corner before the event even started.
L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson To Hold Free Diaper Grab-and-Go Saturday
April 10, 2020
Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Herb J. Wesson Jr. and Good Plus Foundation will host a diaper grab-and-go for 10th Council District residents on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at his district office in Koreatown. Diapers will be given to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority will be given to families in the 10th Council District but no families are excluded from applying. Limited quantities and sizes available. All families must sign-up online at herbwesson.com/diapers. No walk-ups will be permitted.
‘Embracing the Future’: 10th Council District W.S.C. 42nd Annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon
June 7, 2017
10th Council District W.S.C. honors women for their outstanding leadership, achievements and community involvement