Los Angeles City Council names new president amid controversy over leaked recording of racist and offensive comments.
October 18, 2022, 6:14 PMJae C. Hong/AP
"Paul is a committed and conscientious leader who can bring a smart, collaborative, and effective approach to a painful moment when Angelenos deserve steady leadership on the City Council,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement Tuesday. "I am confident that he'll assemble a leadership team of bridge builders, and I'll work closely with the Council to help heal the wounds caused by the hateful words of a few.
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