Hugo Soto-Martinez

member-elect of LA City Council

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LA voters passed a measure in 2017 to create an all-civilian panel that would discipline LAPD officers accused of misconduct. Some want it gone because it's too lenient.

LAPD chief should have power to fire cops like any other employer, says city councilman

LA voters passed a measure in 2017 to create an all-civilian panel that would discipline LAPD officers accused of misconduct. Some want it gone because it's too lenient.

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Hugo Soto-Martinez credits his South LA-based upbringing, union organizing, and time studying criminology at UC Irvine for giving him a different perspective on housing and policing.

Socialist on City Council: Hugo Soto-Martinez talks urgency for action in LA

Hugo Soto-Martinez credits his South LA-based upbringing, union organizing, and time studying criminology at UC Irvine for giving him a different perspective on housing and policing.

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