Rep. Vargas' Statement on Los Angeles City Councilmembers’ Racist Remarks
Rep. Vargas' Statement on Los Angeles City Councilmembers’ Racist Remarks
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 12, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement regarding racist remarks made by members of the Los Angeles City Council:
“The racist remarks made by Los Angeles City Council members are appalling,” said Rep. Vargas. “There should be no room for racism in local, state, or federal public office, and everyone involved must be held accountable for their actions. I call on Nury Martinez, Kevin DeLeon, and Gil Cedillo to take full responsibility and resign from the Los Angeles City Council. This is a time for our communities to come together, instead of stoking the fire and creating more division. We must continue working toward full equality and justice for all.”
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Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire U.S.-Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.