LA Observed
Fuentes: from councilman to lobbyist
For the next 10 months, the 7th District will be without representation. LA City Councilman Felipe Fuentes is stepping down to take a job as a lobbyist. What does this mean for constituents in the northeast San Fernando Valley?
By Kevin Roderick • • 4m ListenLA City Councilman Felipe Fuentes is stepping down to take a job as a lobbyist. He represents the 7th District, which includes Sylmar, Pacoima and other parts of northeast San Fernando Valley. Fuentes will leave the district without full representation for ten months. What will that mean for voters and should politicians be able to exit early?
