Ysabel Jurado became the first Filipino elected to the Los Angeles City Council, defeating incumbent Kevin DeLeon. Jurado, an eviction attorney and tenants’ rights advocate, led by nearly 10 points and thanked her community for their support. Her win reflects a trend of progressive and diverse leadership emerging in LA’s council. Jurado’s campaign prioritized working-family issues in LA’s 14th District, a region with a significant Filipino and Latino population.
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