Tag: Hugo Soto-Martinez
Councilman Soto-Martinez: Use preservation to protect our treasures
The historic upset victory over incumbent Councilman Mitch O’Farrell by political newcomer Hugo Soto-Martinez reverberated not only throughout Council District 13, but in City Hall and the historic preservation community as well. A changing of the guard at City Hall always is concerning to those of us who work to preserve and protect the rich […]
Locking arms to address homelessness is top of mayor’s agenda
During her inauguration speech on Dec. 11, Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need for all Angelenos to “lock arms” to address homelessness. She said that the voters elected her to lead and that she would, adding: “But I am also asking you, Angelenos, to join me in moving our city forward. “In addition to asking […]
Election 2022: New mayor in the neighborhood
Mayor-elect Karen Bass, in response to a question at her November 17 press conference held at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, said she still was overwhelmed by her recent victory in the contest to become the new Mayor of Los Angeles. She said she had not even contemplated the details of moving into Getty […]
CD 13 voters to decide between Mitch O’Farrell and Hugo Soto-Martinez
This November, incumbent City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell hopes to win enough votes to continue serving and improving the 13th Council District. He is being challenged by Hugo Soto-Martinez, a hotel workers’ union labor organizer, who says he is striving to make a difference for those he feels have been neglected by the city. Larchmont Village, […]
USC’s Mike Murphy interviews all five CD 13 hopefuls at forum
An online Council District 13 Candidate Forum was held on the evening of April 4, 2022. The full program was recorded and is available online: tinyurl.com/y3n2t69a Moderated by interviewer and Windsor Square resident Mike Murphy — Co-Director of the Center for the Political Future at USC — the event was jointly sponsored by the Larchmont […]
USC’s Mike Murphy interviews all five CD 13 hopefuls at forum
An online Council District 13 Candidate Forum was held on the evening April 4, 2022. Moderated by interviewer and Windsor Square resident, Mike Murphy — Co-Director of the Center for the Political Future at USC — the event was jointly sponsored by the Larchmont Boulevard Association, the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association and the Windsor Square […]
