Mark Ridley-Thomas guilty verdict doesn't feel like justice
A jury found the longtime politician guilty in a sprawling federal case involving a quid pro quo with USC. Replacing him won't be easy for Black L.A.
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What's Next for LA City Council After Ridley-Thomas Conviction? – NBC Los Angeles
The conviction of longtime Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas on federal corruption charges leaves the LA City Council with questions about the future of...
San Fernando Valley United States Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin Heather Hutt Sebastian Ridley Thomas
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Mark Ridley-Thomas' seat now vacant, council president wants to appoint Heather Hutt
City Council President Paul Krekorian announced that he wants the council, at its next meeting, to appoint Heather Hutt to fill out the remainder of Ridley-Thomas' unexpired term, which runs until December 2024.
Mitchell Englander Sebastian Ridley Thomas Los Angeles Jose Huizar Mark Ridley Thomas Paul Krekorian
Source: foxla.com
Ridley-Thomas' convictions dictate his removal from council
The City Council could reappoint interim Councilmember Heather Hutt to fill the District 10 seat, or opt to hold a special election and put the decision back into the hands of voters.
United States Mitchell Englander Jose Huizar Dania Maxwell Los Angeles Herb Wesson Councilmember Heather Hutt
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Exclusive: Cost to earthquake-proof L.A.'s crumbling pipe system? $15 billion
Mayor Eric Garcetti's call to strengthen Los Angeles' water system — one pillar of his ambitious plan to ready the city for a major earthquake — would cost as much as $15 billion and require decades of work, Department of Water and Power engineers estimate.
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Land Use Matters January 2023 – CEQA Appellate Decisions & Other Legal Developments | Alston & Bird
City of Los Angeles - City Council Adopts Processes and Procedures Ordinance - On December 6, 2022, the City of Los Angeles City Council adopted the Processes and Procedures Ordinance...
Petaluma River United States City Of Lafayette City Of Thousand Oaks City Of Petaluma California State Capitol
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Nicholas Goldberg: Mark Ridley-Thomas is accused of taking bribes. He should still get his salary
Remember the presumption of innocence? That means we don’t punish people accused of crimes before they’ve been convicted.
Source: latimes.com
For L.A. voters, one job title was a no-go: Council member
Over the past year, four Los Angeles City Council members have lost their campaigns for reelection or higher office. A fifth could soon join them.
United States Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch Ofarrell Kenneth Mejia
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Who is running for L.A. City Council District 5, 11, 13, 15?
The winners of four contests for Los Angeles City Council will have the power to shape policy on housing, homelessness, police and other issues.
United States Los Angeles County Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch Ofarrell Carolyn Cole Los Angeles Karen Bass
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