A candidate for the Los Angeles City Council has come under intense criticism after an audio recording of him saying “police” during a handshake with university students was leaked.
Isabel Jurado, who is running to oust City Council member Kevin de Leon, who has also come under intense scrutiny for comments she made in a leaked recording in 2022, said that on October 17, at the time of the incident, He was meeting with students from the University of Los Angeles. .
Ms. Jurado was asked about her stance on spending discretionary funds on police overtime.
“What’s the rap verse? Police, that’s what I think,” Jurado replied, seemingly quoting the 1988 NWA song “F*** tha Police.”
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Los Angeles City Council candidate Isabel Jurado is deflecting criticism after she said, “Fuck the police,” in response to a question about police overtime during a meeting with college students. (Getty Images)
“I quoted lyrics from a song that has been part of a larger conversation about systemic injustice and police accountability for decades,” Jurado told Fox News Digital. “But it was just a lyric. I’m proud that I was able to get close to young people and students, listen to their concerns, and treat them like they are future leaders.”
“That’s something my opponent couldn’t do. My commitment to public safety is as strong as ever.”
Interim LAPD Chief Dominic Choi said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the words are “disappointing and undermine the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the LAPD.”
A close-up view of the Los Angeles Police Department badge. (Los Angeles Police Department)
“This divisive language only undermines the positive and collaborative relationship that should exist between law enforcement and the people we serve,” he said. “The men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department put their lives on the line every day to keep the people of Los Angeles safe, and we hope more people will honor their sacrifice.”
The Los Angeles Police Protective Alliance (LAPPL), which represents rank-and-file members of the Los Angeles Police Department, released an ad on Tuesday calling on voters to choose another City Council candidate because of the “vile, immature, and disrespectful bomb attacks on local police officers.” ” was announced. ”
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“Residents of City Council District 14 should not have to guess how Isabel Jurado feels about police officers,” said LAPPL President Craig Lally. “Mr. Jurado said loud and clear that if he wins, it’s the police. That means fewer police officers patrolling neighborhoods and enforcing the law. It means more victims. Jurado does not support Mayor (Karen) Bass’ efforts to improve the police department and increase the number of police officers. She has no authority to make decisions about the safety of Angelenos. ”
Jurado noted that despite his commitment to public safety, Los Angeles is on the brink of a fiscal emergency due to reckless financial decisions, including huge payouts for police misconduct.
“I’m ready to work with anyone I need to, whether it’s the LAPD or colleagues I don’t always see eye to eye with, because my priority is simply serving the district. ” she said. “Our campaign is about real solutions, not distractions.”
Mr. Jurado is seeking to remove Mr. de Leon, who faced criticism for his involvement in a leaked recording in 2022 that included racist remarks uttered by other city council members during a meeting with labor officials.
One year after the October 10, 2023 audio leak from Los Angeles, California’s City Hall, City Councilman Kevin de Leon spoke to the City Council on Tuesday as protesters continue to call for his resignation. attend. (Gina Ferrazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
This conversation took place in October 2021, but did not come to light until October 9, 2022. In the recording, de Leon, former City Council member Gil Cedillo, former City Council President Nury Martinez, and former Federation President Ron Herrera strengthen the influence of Hispanics in the district boundary debate.
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The leaked conversations caused an uproar at City Hall, sparking protests, and even President Biden was asked to weigh in on the issue.
Mr. Martinez was forced to resign shortly after the recordings were leaked, while Mr. Cedillo lost re-election and Mr. de Leon resisted calls to resign.
