{"id":2040829,"date":"2023-09-21T21:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T01:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embattled-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-seek-reelection\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T21:53:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T01:53:53","slug":"embattled-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-seek-reelection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embattled-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-seek-reelection\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin de Le\u00f3n, embattled LA Councilman, seeks reelection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fembattled-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-seek-reelection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040829&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Kevin\u200d de Le\u00f3n Plans to Seek\u2062 Reelection in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>LOS ANGELES\u2014Despite facing \u200ccalls for his resignation after his involvement in a racially charged recorded conversation that led to\u200d the resignation of former Council President Nury Martinez, Kevin de Le\u00f3n defiantly announced on\u2062 Sept. 20 that he intends to run for reelection in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In an engaging interview with Politico, de Le\u00f3n expressed confidence in his continued support from his constituency.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When my friends and allies turned away from me,\u2062 my constituents stood by my side,&#8221; Mr. de Le\u00f3n told Politico. &#8220;This \u200dexperience \u200bdeepened my understanding of the relationship \u200cI \u200chave with my community and what drives me. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m still here. And that&#8217;s why I&#8217;m running.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/its-time-for-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-take-his-own-advice-4948087?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s Time for Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de Le\u00f3n to\u2064 Take His Own Advice<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">12\/27\/2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/its-time-for-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-take-his-own-advice-4948087?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/la-council-meeting-again-devolves-into-chaos-as-kevin-de-leon-attends-4922593?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>LA\u200c Council Meeting Again Devolves Into Chaos as \u200bKevin de Le\u00f3n Attends<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">12\/13\/2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/la-council-meeting-again-devolves-into-chaos-as-kevin-de-leon-attends-4922593?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Two prominent local politicians, Wendy Carrillo\u200d and \u200bMiguel Santiago, \u2062have already \u200bannounced their bids for the seat.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Enough is enough. People are \u200churting. Kevin \u2063de Le\u00f3n&#8217;s involvement in the racist tapes scandal was so \u2062extreme that everyone, from local constituents\u2063 to President Joe\u200c Biden, called for his resignation,&#8221; stated Mr. Santiago in\u200c a Wednesday morning statement. &#8220;Council member de Le\u00f3n should not be announcing his re-election today; he\u2064 should be announcing his resignation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Santiago also accused Mr. de Le\u00f3n of neglecting his district, pointing to the increase in homelessness and evictions\u200b in the 14th District, and\u2064 criticizing the &#8220;abysmal&#8221; city services in Mr.\u2064 de Le\u00f3n&#8217;s area.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 a June \u2063interview with City\u200d News Service,\u200b Ms.\u2063 Carrillo \u200dcited the &#8220;circumstances\u2064 and situation around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reports-shanghai-residents-trapped-at-gunpoint-in-coronavirus-quarantines\/\" title=\"Reports: Shanghai Residents Trapped at Gunpoint in Coronavirus Quarantines\">leaked audio recordings<\/a>&#8221; as one of the reasons for her council seat candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>She expressed disappointment in having two consecutive council members with \u200ctarnished reputations, referring to the corruption \u2063scandal involving \u200bJose Huizar, the\u2064 former council representative of the 14th District.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;District 14 \u2062is not actively involved in finding solutions. It is also the epicenter of our country&#8217;s homelessness crisis,&#8221; added \u200dMs. Carrillo.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pompeo-pushes-investigation-into-kerry-for-leaking-secrets-to-iran\/\" title=\"Pompeo Pushes Investigation Into Kerry for Leaking Secrets to Iran\">leaked audio recording<\/a>, which occurred almost \u2062a year ago, exposed discussions between Ms. Martinez, Mr. de Le\u00f3n,\u2063 then-Councilman Gil Cedillo, and L.A. \u2063County Federation \u2063of Labor President Ron Herrera on how to protect their districts and increase Latino representation on \u200dthe council.<\/p>\n<p>They expressed frustration with proposed maps from the city&#8217;s redistricting commission and strategized on creating favorable districts for themselves while \u2062disadvantaging other colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>Since then,\u200c Ms. Martinez\u2063 resigned, \u200dMr. Cedillo lost his reelection bid against Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez, \u2063and Mr. Herrera stepped down from his position.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. de Le\u00f3n previously acknowledged that the conversation was &#8220;wholly inappropriate&#8221; and expressed regret for appearing to condone insensitive comments \u2064made\u200d about a colleague and his family \u2063in \u2062private.<\/p>\n<p>The leaked audio sparked intense \u200bcriticism and led to weeks of protests at City Hall. Angelenos from across the city demanded Mr. de Le\u00f3n&#8217;s resignation, \u200bincluding numerous elected officials.<\/p>\n<p>White House Press\u2062 Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre \u2064stated in an October 11 briefing, two days after the recording surfaced, that President\u200d Joe Biden was &#8220;glad to see one of the participants in that conversation\u2062 has resigned, but they all should.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The language used and tolerated during \u2063that \u2062conversation was unacceptable,&#8221; said Ms. Jean-Pierre. &#8220;It was appalling. They should all step down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing continued calls for his resignation,\u2062 Mr. de Le\u00f3n has been stripped of major committee \u200cassignments by the council and largely shunned by his colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>An attempt to recall Mr. de Le\u00f3n failed in April\u2063 due to insufficient signatures to qualify for the ballot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Through thick and thin, our community remains focused \u200bon important battles such as homelessness, supporting local businesses, and protecting working families,&#8221; said Mr. de Le\u00f3n \u200din response to the failed recall attempt.<\/p>\n<p>Although he has lost his committee assignments, Mr. \u200bde Le\u00f3n \u2062has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embattled-los-angeles-councilman-kevin-de-leon-to-seek-reelection\/\" title=\"Kevin de Le\u00f3n, embattled LA Councilman, seeks reelection.\">led presentations honoring key figures<\/a> and cultural events and has successfully passed motions with the help of a few colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>The 14th District encompasses Boyle\u200b Heights, Lincoln Heights, downtown L.A., El Sereno, and parts of Northeast L.A.<\/p>\n<p>The primary election for the seat\u200d will\u2063 take place in March, with a runoff in November if no candidate receives at least 50 percent of \u200dthe vote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors have influenced \u2063Kevin \u200bde\u200b Le\u00f3n&#8217;s\u200d decision to \u2064seek reelection despite calls for his\u2063 resignation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bE \u200dthe release of the audio recording, there has been intense pressure for Kevin de Le\u00f3n to step down from \u2063his \u2063position \u200cas council member. Numerous individuals, including President\u200d Joe Biden, have called for \u2064his resignation due \u2063to his involvement in \u200dthe racially\u2064 charged conversation. However, despite these calls, de Le\u00f3n has announced his intention to seek reelection\u200d in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with \u200cPolitico, de Le\u00f3n expressed confidence \u2062in his continued\u200d support from his constituency. He acknowledged that while his friends and allies may\u2064 have turned away from him, \u2062his constituents have stood by his side. \u200bHe believes that\u200c this experience has deepened his understanding of his relationship \u2064with the community \u2064and what\u2063 drives\u2063 him \u2063to serve \u200bthem. \u2064It is this strong connection and \u2062sense of purpose that motivates him to\u200c stay in office and \u2062seek reelection.<\/p>\n<p>However, de Le\u00f3n&#8217;s decision has not been met with unanimous\u2064 approval. Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago, two \u2064prominent local politicians, \u200dhave already announced their bids for the seat. Santiago, in a statement, criticized de Le\u00f3n&#8217;s involvement in the racist \u200ctapes scandal\u2063 and called for his resignation. He\u2063 argued that de Le\u00f3n should\u2064 not be focusing on reelection but should instead be addressing the concerns\u200d of the\u200d community and stepping down from his \u200bposition. Santiago also\u200d accused de Le\u00f3n of neglecting his district, pointing to issues such as the increase in homelessness and \u200bevictions and the lack of adequate city services in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Carrillo, in her candidacy announcement, cited the leaked audio \u200brecordings as one\u200c of the reasons for her \u200cdecision to run for the council seat. She expressed disappointment \u200din having two\u200b consecutive council members with tarnished reputations, referring to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-gov-hochul-got-475k-in-campaign-donations-from-cuomo-appointees\/\" title=\"NY Gov. Hochul Got 5k in Campaign Donations From Cuomo Appointees\">corruption scandal involving<\/a> former council representative Jose Huizar. \u200dCarrillo also highlighted the\u2062 lack of involvement in\u200b finding solutions and the \u2064district&#8217;s role \u200cas the epicenter of the homelessness\u2063 crisis\u200b in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The leaked audio recording, which surfaced almost a year\u200c ago, revealed discussions \u2063between Nury Martinez, de Le\u00f3n, Gil \u200cCedillo, and Ron Herrera \u200bon how to\u200d protect their districts \u2063and \u200bincrease\u200d Latino representation on the council. They expressed frustration\u200d with proposed maps from the city&#8217;s redistricting \u200ccommission and \u200dstrategized on creating favorable\u200d districts for \u2064themselves\u2062 while disadvantaging other colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 reelection campaign approaches, it remains to be seen how the ongoing controversies surrounding Kevin de Le\u00f3n will affect his chances. The divided opinions within \u2064the community reflect the challenge he faces\u2063 in maintaining his support and credibility. Only \u200btime will tell whether the voters will choose \u2064to reelect him or opt for a new representative \u200bwho they believe\u2063 will better address their concerns\u2064 and\u200c prioritize \u200ctheir\u2064 interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kevin de Le\u00f3n, the Los Angeles City Council member, has announced his intention to seek reelection in 2024. 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