Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez (D) stepped down from her position as president one day after leaked audio showed Martinez making racist comments about a young black child.
Although Martinez will step down as council president, she will remain on the Los Angeles City Council.
“As a mother, I know better and I am sorry. I am truly ashamed. I know this is the result of my own actions. I’m sorry to your entire family for putting you through this,” she said. “As someone who believes deeply in the empowerment of communities of color, I recognize my comments undercut that goal. Going forward, reconciliation will be my priority.”
Despite her resignation as city council president, Martinez is still facing calls to resign from the council entirely.
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