My News LA: Councilman Ridley-Thomas, On Suspension, Writes Letter To City Council by Contributing Editor [https://mynewsla.com/author/contributing-editor/] City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended from office following his indictment on federal corruption charges, proved Thursday he is sidelined but not silenced — sending his colleagues a letter weighing in on homelessness issues facing the city. In the letter,
L.A. Focus: Tenth District Residents Rally Against L.A. City Council Following the Suspension of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas By Lisa Collins “You stole our vote” was the chant from a crowd of fifty Tenth council district residents, members of the faith community and supporters of suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to members of the L.A. City Council as they approached the parking entrance at City Hall
Councilmember Ridley-Thomas’ Statement on Today’s Council Vote “I am humbled by the support of my colleagues who did not rush to judgement and disappointed in those who did. 11 members of this Council have stripped the constituents of the 10th District of their representation, of their voice and of their right to the services that they deserve.
LAT Letters to the Editor: Why calls for Mark Ridley-Thomas to resign are unhelpful By Rick Tuttle, Culver City. The writer was city controller of Los Angeles from 1985-2001. To the editor: Los Angele City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, just as much as we all are so entitled. It is one thing for
Daily News: LA City Council President Martinez submits motions to suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas By ELIZABETH CHOU [https://www.dailynews.com/author/elizabeth-chou/] | Daily News The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to consider suspending Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was indicted last week on federal conspiracy and bribery charges. In a motion submitted this morning, Council President Nury Martinez called for Ridley-Thomas
LAT: Mark Ridley-Thomas will ‘step back’ from council duties, but not resign BY JULIA WICK [https://www.latimes.com/people/julia-wick], DAVID ZAHNISER [https://www.latimes.com/people/david-zahniser], DAKOTA SMITH [https://www.latimes.com/people/dakota-smith] Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was indicted [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-13/mark-ridley-thomas-
L.A. Focus: Faith Community Holds Prayer Vigil in Support of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Originally published by LAFocusNewspaper.com, written by Lisa Collins. Over 400 pastors, community leaders and residents turned out for a Citywide Prayer Service for Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas in the wake of his 20-count federal indictment by a grand jury last week. The two-hour long service—held at
