Los Angeles council member has officially resigned from her seat after her racist remarks were exposed earlier this month on tape. Nury Martinez is currently under fire and at the center of the development, where she and other were caught on audio-recording making derogatory comments about another council member’s Black child. The 49-year-old issued a lengthy statement regarding her decision, sent to the Los Angeles Times.
“It is with a broken heart that I resign my seat for Council District 6, the community I grew up in and my home,” wrote Martinez. “It’s hard to say goodbye, but please know that I was in this fight for you.”
She continued, “and last, to all little Latina girls across this city — I hope I’ve inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see,” closing the statement, “while I take the time to look inwards and reflect, I ask that you give me space and privacy.” For more information see the video below.