former County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke

Wesson Steps Down From City Council Presidency to Focus on Supervisor Campaign

Wesson Nominates Councilwoman Nury Martinez to Lead Legislative Body of Nation’s Second Largest City  After a distinguished and accomplished eight years serving as president of the Los Angeles City Council,  Council President Herb Wesson announced his intention to step away from the presidency on Nov. 27, in January while he shifts his focus to his campaign to become the Los Angeles County 2nd District Supervisor and continues to serve the constituents of the 10th District for his remaining year as a councilmember. In the motion announcing his intentions, Wesson also indicated his support of Councilwoman and President Pro Tem Nury Martinez to lead the Council, and