California
Nury Martinez was unanimously elected president of the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, becoming the first Latina to hold the position.
Dec. 3, 2019
In the same audio clip in which she disparages Black people and Oaxacans, Nury Martinez insults Jews and Armenians too.
Oct. 12, 2022
‘You are not # goals or inspo,’ Melinna Bobadilla said after Nury Martinez addressed ‘all little Latina girls’ in her L.A. council resignation letter.
Oct. 13, 2022
Letters to the Editor
The conversation between Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León ‘is a perfect example of the systemic racism in our society that needs to be rooted out,’ says a reader.
Oct. 12, 2023
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez is seriously considering a bid for mayor, her political consultant said Wednesday.
May 5, 2021
Nury Martinez, the first Latina to serve as L.A. City Council president, called for a reassessment of the region’s homelessness strategy.
Jan. 14, 2020
World & Nation
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Nov. 3, 2022
Though many in Van Nuys, Panorama City and North Hills were unaware of the scandal surrounding Councilmember Nury Martinez, those who knew were not coy with their feelings.
Oct. 10, 2022
Other potential candidates — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, Councilman Kevin de León and real estate developer Rick Caruso — still haven’t announced their plans.
Sept. 16, 2021
Opinion
The leaked audio showed just how toxic L.A.’s political leadership has become.