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LA City Council member Kevin de León says censure penalties would hurt his constituents

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León addressed his colleagues for more than eight minutes Wednesday, speaking publicly in council chambers for the first time since an incendiary leaked audio conversation upended L.A. politics in October, propelling the legislative body into crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023

LA Mayor Bass’ emergency homelessness declaration is approved during heated City Council meeting

LOS ANGELES — After several hours of turmoil, the Los Angeles City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ declaration of a homelessness emergency, allowing the new mayor’s first major policy proposal to move forward.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Kevin de León returns to LA City Council, meeting is abruptly halted

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León showed up for Tuesday’s council meeting nearly two hours into the proceedings, prompting council President Paul Krekorian to immediately call a recess.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Violence between LA Councilman Kevin de León, activist caught on video, sparks debate

LOS ANGELES — Hours after drawing protesters’ ire with his first in-person appearance in two months at a Los Angeles City Council meeting, Kevin de León was involved in a fight with an activist Friday night that was at least partially caught on video.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 10, 2022

Los Angeles council member slams protestor to ground in first day back since racist tape scandal

Fight follows leak of tape featuring council members using racist language

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

Video reveals new details in physical fight between LA Councilman Kevin de León and activist

LOS ANGELES — Hours after drawing protesters’ ire with his first in-person appearance in two months at a Los Angeles City Council meeting, Kevin de León was involved in a fight with an activist Friday night that was at least partially caught on video.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 10, 2022

Kevin de León's LA City Council return results in walkout by several members

This was de León's first appearance at a City Council meeting since a leaked racist audiotape sent him into political exile.

Axios · Dec 10, 2022

Los Angeles council member involved in fight with activist

A Los Angeles City Council member was involved in a fight with an activist at a holiday event Friday night

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

Embattled LA councilman attends city meeting after scandal

Embattled Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de León has attended his first City Council meeting in nearly two months since a scandal broke over racist remarks by elected officials

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

Chaos erupts after Kevin de León shows up at his first LA City Council meeting since October

LOS ANGELES — Council member Kevin de León showed up in Los Angeles City Council chamber Friday morning, appearing briefly at a council meeting for the first time since fallout from a racist leaked audio tape roiled the city in mid-October.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022