Its likely that she and Cedillo will be the only names on the ballot, meaning the race would be decided in the June primary. You decide whether you want to take your diabetes medicine. In 2011, Cedillo authored a pair of assembly bills to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain financial aid for universities through both private and public sources. Like Hernandez and Soto-Martnez, Vasquez is young and digitally savvy, but she is hesitant on the progressive label, saying that though she would probably brand herself that way, her views dont fit perfectly squarely in any box.. David Zahniser covers Los Angeles City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. Karen Bass is an extraordinarily qualified, battle-tested, mission-driven leader, and should be L.A.s next mayor. Thats not expected in South L.A.s 9th District, where Price, a two-term incumbent, is facing a vigorous challenge from Vasquez. There were only two candidates running for the district seat, which includes Glassell Park, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Westlake, Chinatown and Pico-Union. We recommend Hernandez for Council District 1. Cedillo disappeared from the public stage in mid-October, shortly after The Times reported on the inflammatory backroom conversation, with his spokesperson repeatedly telling reporters that the veteran politician was at a place of reflection.. Shes also focused on affordable housing production and tenant protections. The only one who did was Corado. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Community activist Eunisses Hernandez declared victory this weekend over incumbent Gil Cedillo in the race to represent District 1 of the Los Angeles City Council. The three incumbents backed a $150-million reduction to Mayor Eric Garcettis police budget in 2020, only to favor an increase a year later. Both Martinez and Herrera resigned this week after a furor over the racist and derogatory remarks. Times staff writer Julia Wick contributed to this report. Thats the case in City Council District 1, where policy advocate and community organizer Eunisses Hernandez is running against Councilmember Gil Cedillo, who is seeking a third term. In the Hollywood-to-Atwater Village district where Salans ran in 2017, OFarrell is facing more than a half-dozen competitors, including two progressive candidates former council aide Kate Pynoos and labor leader Hugo Soto-Martnez who have raised more than $100,000. Eunisses Hernandez is running for L.A. City Council District 1. I didn't know there was even a campaign going on. Herrera appeared to compare Soto-Martinez to Eunessis Hernandez, who was running against Cedillo in his district and would later defeat him. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The male-dominated Los Angeles City Council could soon see a bit of a female shakeup with newcomer Eunisses Hernandez appearing to have unseated incumbent Gil Cedillo in . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Woman in her 70s found stabbed to death in Lake Forest home, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. [40], In October 2022, Cedillo faced calls to resign after attending a secretly recorded meeting where fellow Council member Kevin de Len, Council president Nury Martinez, and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera had made racist remarks was released anonymously on Reddit.[41]. You can read more about the boards mission and its members at About The Times Editorial Board. Two days after losing her bid to unseat Councilman Mitch OFarrell in 2017, Jessica Salans and a handful of campaign volunteers gathered in a rented office above a Thai restaurant in East Hollywood to regroup. Now hes under review, Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, I-5 closed through Grapevine as last wave of winter storm hits Southern California. Should any of the challengers succeed, they could find themselves in an unlikely position in four years time: running as incumbent members of one of the most powerful local legislative bodies in the country. She said she saw Latinos being failed by every level of government during the throes of the pandemic. The assembly bills, known as AB130 and AB131 for private and public financial aid respectively, became law. "[39], In May 2017 Cedillo authored a motion requiring companies to disclose whether they were (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Just hours after his City Council term ended, Gil Cedillo released a three-page letter. He noted that he doesnt need Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Lincoln Heights referencing Eastside neighborhoods that have grown increasingly gentrified and characterized his own base as Westlake and Pico-Union. Corado, a self-described police abolitionist, has the endorsement of Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles, and has spoken in vivid terms about shutting down the LAPD. ", Later, when Martinez employed stereotypes long used against Oaxacans in Mexico and in the United States, saying she sees a lot of "little short dark people" in Koreatown, Cedillo chimed in and stated, Puro Oaxacans. When we say abolish the police, she wrote last year, we mean replace it with this.. But advocates say Cedillo hasnt used his position to make it easier and less expensive to build more affordable housing throughout the city. Track SoCal rain with LIVE Megadoppler 7000 HD. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "For them to be doing that, there's something wrong with their campaign. City Council candidate Dulce Vasquez at her home in Los Angeles in August. In the rudderless months after his sisters death, Corado who is now running on a police abolition platform began organizing with activist groups such as NOlympics and Street Watch. You decide whether youre going to do chemo or even drink coffee.. City elections used to be held in odd-numbered years and typically drew only a small fraction of registered voters. [22], In 2005, Cedillo authored SB60, another driver's license bill. In a majority-minority city where most people rent, the relatively small electorate was older, whiter and more likely to own homes than the city at large. Community activist Eunisses Hernandez declared victory this weekend over incumbent Gil Cedillo in the race to represent District 1 of the Los Angeles City Council. She is a native Angeleno. [citation needed] The bill allows drivers without a license who are stopped at checkpoints to have a licensed driver retrieve the vehicle and thereby avoid having the vehicle impounded for 30 days. Julia Wick is a Metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times covering City Hall and the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election. Now, all three are running for Los Angeles City Council in the June 7 election, looking to unseat a trio of incumbents who have served on the body for nearly a decade. ", Fernando Guerra, a professor of political science at Loyola Marymount University, when asked specifically about Cedillo's comments, said, "It's not appropriate to discuss any group by their physical traits. [1] Since October 2022, there have been widespread calls for his resignation after an audio recording of him and other council members making racist remarks was released. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. This year, perhaps motivated by voters decision to move Los Angeles municipal elections to coincide with the gubernatorial election or by Nithya Ramans win in 2020 (when a newcomer ousted an incumbent), there are several well-funded, well-organized progressive candidates challenging council members, who have traditionally coasted to reelection. For more primary day election results, click here. Cedillo texted Bonin the statement that he released Sunday night after The Times reported on the leaked audio. He made new modifications to the proposal, specifying that undocumented immigrants would not be able to use the driver's license for purposes of identification for boarding airplanes, opening bank accounts, registering to vote, or other rights of U.S. Click to reveal In 2001 and 2002 Governor Gray Davis vetoed two of Cedillo's bills that would have permitted this. When Price won his first political campaign an Inglewood City Council race in 1993 it was at the expense of a three-term incumbent. A security video released by homeownerCarlos Tapia in Mount Washington shows aTesla SUV pulling up in front of his house. So unlike 25 years ago, we now have a Mexican in charge of the [county Federation of Labor]. You dont reduce that by defunding the police, the councilman said in an interview. Two years after the city erupted in protest over police killings, those candidates and several others will test the publics appetite for reining in law enforcement spending. But quite a bit has changed in recent years. Here are the L.A. Times editorial board endorsements for elected offices in Los Angeles city and county, LAUSD, superior court, statewide offices, the state legislature and U.S. House and Senate seats. It never should have been cut in the first place, he said. He knows that working people built Los Angeles, and he fights every day to make sure their voices are heard over the concerns of the wealthy and the powerful", "Bernie endorses Gil | City vaccinations resume | Celebrity real estate", "L.A. 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That is unacceptable.. Cedillo has yet to concede. "While I did not engage in the conversation in question, I was present at times during this meeting last year. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. California Gil Cedillo, a champion for immigrant rights, imperiled by racist leak scandal Oct. 15, 2022 His spokesperson, Conrado TerrazasCross, did not respond when asked why Cedillo chose. Warmer storms could cause problems, LAPD should stop handling many non-emergency calls, police union says, Eric Garcettis stalled nomination to ambassadors post sees slight progress, Column: It took public shaming, but victims of LAPDs fireworks explosion wont be evicted, L.A. A version of the bill was finally signed into law after Cedillo was termed out of office. The population of District 1 is nearly two-thirds Latino, but some areas have seen wealthier, white residents move in. The number of candidates in OFarrells race increases the likelihood that the group will siphon away votes to force the councilman into a November runoff. On Tuesday, Soto-Martinez was leading OFarrell 38% to 34%. Cedillo attempted to speak to Bonin on the City Council floor Tuesday, but Graham-Caso advised Cedillo that an apology wasnt appropriate in front of the television cameras. Animal Services places head of volunteer programs on administrative leave, fatally shot by a Los Angeles police officer, a successful county ballot measure campaign, Judges order blocks Herb Wesson from serving on L.A. City Council, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Im visiting all 600 L.A. spots on the National Register. "This is kind of like high school thing," Tapia said. Here are 10 you cant miss, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, How USC trainers saved Vincent Iwuchukwu after cardiac arrest, Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, I-5 closed through Grapevine as last wave of winter storm hits Southern California, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar, Photos: Mountain communities buried in snow | More on the way, Prosecutor in controversial Hannah Tubbs case suspended for misgendering defendant. Cedillo lost his Los Angeles City Council seat in the 2022 election to left-wing challenger Eunisses Hernandez. Opinion: Guns are the biggest public health threat kids face. With no name recognition, little money and no paid staff, Salans placed third in a primary that OFarrell won outright with 59% of the vote. [16], Following his failed bid for U.S. Congress, Cedillo was elected to the California State Assembly's 45th District seat in 2010. [citation needed], Cedillo tried nine times, since 1998, to get bills passed in the California State Legislature that would allow undocumented immigrants in California to obtain driver's licenses. A judge issues a temporary restraining order barring Wesson from participating as an L.A. council member, handing a victory to allies of Mark Ridley-Thomas. Cedillo participated in Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA). Gilbert Cedillo (also known as Gil) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council in California, representing District 1. Council President Nury Martinez needs to resign, Councilmembers Kevin De Leon and Gil. On Twitter, Corado has called police cadets future murderers and suggested more than once that LAPD officers eat their own guns. We agree that L.A. should divert officers away from jobs that are unsuited to their skills. [citation needed] Gil Cedillo is a member of the Council of La Raza. Cedillo argues that while the conversation crossed a line at several points, ultimately he and his colleagues were just doing their jobs and working to ensure that Latinos were fairly represented in the redistricting process. Councilmember-elect Eunisses Hernandez, who defeated Gil Cedillo in June, stands behind Bonin. Five incumbent council members are up for reelection in 2022 and at least three face potentially competitive races. Hernandez has been a leader in one of the most significant criminal justice system reforms in the country first persuading county leaders to scrap plans to build new jails and instead invest in community-based mental health treatment and rehabilitation services, and then persuading voters to pass Measure J, which directed the county to budget at least 10% of its locally generated revenue for youth programs, affordable housing, restorative justice, job training and similar programs. They should be held accountable for their actions. In 1983, Cedillo earned a J.D. 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Editorial: Los Angeles County bus riders get no shelter from the storm. At the other end of the spectrum is Albert Corado, whose sister was shot to death by police in 2018 during a standoff in Silver Lake. An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled her first name as Megan.. Former Council President Nury Martinez and former L.A. County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera quit shortly after the tape was disclosed. [20] Senator Cedillo agreed to repeal the law he wrote under the agreement with the Governor to work on a bipartisan bill. David Zahniser covers Los Angeles City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. All three challengers are mounting credible campaigns, hoping to replicate the 2020 success of Nithya Raman, who became the first council candidate to unseat an incumbent in 17 years. L.A. City Council candidate Eunisses Hernandez greets a Glassell Park resident while campaigning. On the issue of the LAPD, a much sharper contrast can be found between the two candidates running to represent the heavily Latino 1st District, which stretches from Highland Park south to Pico-Union. Those positions are bizarre and dangerous, the mailer said. The Boyle Heights native, who went to high school with former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, is one of the most well-known Latino politicians in California. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled her first name as Megan., On a roll of butcher paper, Salans had scrawled a question in bright blue marker: Where do we go from here?. Opinion: Why does Mexicos president want to dismantle the democratic system that elected him? Hernandez had the backing of a number of grassroots groups, including the L.A. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and Councilman Mike Bonin. That case-by-case decision making breeds corruption and it has often resulted in less affordable housing. Gilbert Anthony Cedillo (born March 25, 1954) is an American politician, who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 1st district from 2013 to 2022. When told that the term was offensive to disabled people, she re-recorded the song with new lyrics. [15] Chu defeated Cedillo with 15,338 votes (31.9%) to Cedillo's 11,244 votes (23.4%). If people go to Target or Rite Aid, they dont want to be there when someone is smashing and grabbing.. ", He declined an interview request Friday, with his spokesman Conrado TerrazasCross saying, Councilmember Cedillo is at a place of reflection.". citizens. Cedillo was endorsed by Bernie Sanders and has long championed immigrant rights. O'Farrell canceled Friday's meeting and again called on Cedillo and De Len to resign. Performance & security by Cloudflare. 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