Nury Martinez

Los Angeles City Council

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City Coucilwoman representing Los Angeles' 6th District; former Executive Director of the nonprofit Pacoima Beautiful

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In a unanimous vote in December, councilmember Nury Martinez was elected LA City Council president, becoming the first Latina in the role.

LA City Council President Nury Martinez on fixing homelessness crisis

In a unanimous vote in December, councilmember Nury Martinez was elected LA City Council president, becoming the first Latina in the role.

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