LOS ANGELES — A group of Ysabel Jurado supporters Wednesday urged voters in the 14th Council District to cast their ballot for the tenants right attorney, who is seeking to unseat incumbent Kevin de León, and help turn a new leaf for downtown and northeast LA neighborhoods impacted by what they called “failed leadership.”
What You Need To Know
- Women’s March Action organized a gathering at the organization’s office to remind voters what’s at stake in Tuesday’s election
- Women’s March Action founder and executive director Emiliana Guereca said the community needs to move forward, needs resources and overall deserves better, citing past issues with de León
- De León has survived four recall attempts and widespread calls for his resignation
- A recent survey of more than 100 women candidates, conducted by Hajee’s organization, found that two-thirds of them experienced harassment, about 40% experienced stalking and one in four women faced violence on the campaign trail
In Boyle Heights, Women’s March Action founder and executive director Emiliana Guereca organized a gathering at the organization’s office to remind voters what’s at stake in Tuesday’s election, and speakers criticized de León’s behavior and campaign tactics, which they described as “harassment” of Jurado and her family.
A representative for de León’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment…