Opinion
Council District 10 and the city as a whole would benefit from Ridley-Thomas’ experience and focus on systemic reform.
Sept. 22, 2020
Letters to the Editor
People who decry the City Council’s attempt to fill Mark Ridley-Thomas’ City seat seem to trivialize the federal corruption indictment.
Feb. 25, 2022
Mark Ridley-Thomas has been a champion for L.A.’s Black communities, but only one person is to blame for his downfall: Mark Ridley-Thomas.
April 3, 2023
California
Taxpayers will be compensating two council members in the same South L.A. district — the suspended Mark Ridley-Thomas and appointee Heather Hutt.
Dec. 7, 2022
It’s hard to see how Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas could continue serving on the City Council without being a disruptive and distracting influence.
Oct. 15, 2021
Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted in a federal corruption case, yet many seem willing to overlook that because they like his politics.
April 4, 2023
What should cause anger about Mark Ridley-Thomas’ conviction is that such a seasoned, effective politician let his community down so badly.
April 7, 2023
Former L.A. City Controller Rick Tuttle writes a letter saying Mark Ridley-Thomas should be reinstated to the City Council.
Feb. 23, 2022
Former L.A. City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas served his communities with great distinction. That doesn’t mean he’s above the law.
Sept. 2, 2023
Full coverage of Mark Ridley-Thomas, his son and the USC School of Social Work.
Oct. 25, 2021